Waiting for approval

[MrsYoungblood 15]

My surgeon was starting the process to send everything into my insurance on 9/29/15. My husband & I don't know how to plan anything right now & having 2 young kids it's very hard to not plan. How long did you wait for approval? I live in PA & have MA...not that, that matters.

[Daisee68 2,493]

This won't help you, but it can really vary. Are you fairly confident you will get approved - did all your requirements, insurance covers bariatric surgery, etc.? If so, then sometimes a week to 30 days. (Mine was actually filed on a Friday and approved on Monday but I think that is rare.) If there is a chance of denial (and my understanding is there is often a denial on the first attempt), then it could be longer. And then once you are approved it depends on how busy your doctor is to as to when you can schedule surgery. There is a lot of variables....

I will say this, if they get it approved, it will have to be before year end - assuming your insurance is calendar year and not a different fiscal year.

[MrsYoungblood 15]

I did everything plus some

[MrsYoungblood 15]

I have heard from my surgeon s office 4 to 6 weeks is the normal amount of time for insurance companies then I think some have gotten surgical dates as soon as 2 weeks

[Daisee68 2,493]

Fingers crossed you hear something soon so you get get on with planning! ????

[MrsYoungblood 15]

Thank you Daisee68

[The Candidate 3,215]

Every insurance company is different but I waited a little over a week for approval. Another two weeks to schedule surgery. And then a month after that for my actual surgery.

In all, with satisfying my requirements, it took me a year from start to finish. But many people have a much shorter time frame. It's all relative to your particular insurance. Good luck!

Edited October 5, 2015 by The Post Op

[MrsYoungblood 15]

I am pacing & pacing! 15 days have passed. I watch for my mailman with my dog lol why must it come in the mail? Why not a phone call? Email? ???? Yes I know I'm being over dramatic but I know you all know or will know how I'm feeling!