Insurance Approval Jitters

[Shrinkinqtpi 202]

@ amurillo04

Good news! I called enough times now that they submitted to the insurance company & I have a reference number. Phew! Tomorrow the insurance calls will begin. Thank God!!!!

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[donya4859 28]

Congrats@@Shrinkinqtpi

[Shrinkinqtpi 202]

@@donya4859

Thank you!

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[doingitmyway 87]

I have a July 27th surgery date

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Thanks! She said it was the quickest approval she had ever gotten with it being a secondary insurance. Do you have approval yet ?

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I finally got a surgery date for July 22.

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Soooo happy for the both of yall!!!!! Grats!!!

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Thank you! Now I'm scared. Lol

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[Amurillo04 109]

@ amurillo04

Good news! I called enough times now that they submitted to the insurance company & I have a reference number. Phew! Tomorrow the insurance calls will begin. Thank God!!!!

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I haven't called my center yet because I feel kind of guilty bothering here. I've just been calling my insurance lol congrats

[Shrinkinqtpi 202]

@@Amurillo04

I waited too long to be a polite bug. I followed instructions from the office manager respecting the mountain of paperwork that piled up during vacation. It is a good idea to advocate for yourself politely. They are there to help you. The worst they can say is no. Make it about getting your reference number and nothing else. They have to give it to you if you ask for it.

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Edited June 30, 2016 by Shrinkinqtpi

[KristenLe 5,979]

@ amurillo04

Good news! I called enough times now that they submitted to the insurance company & I have a reference number. Phew! Tomorrow the insurance calls will begin. Thank God!!!!

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I haven't called my center yet because I feel kind of guilty bothering here. I've just been calling my insurance lol congrats

Don't feel guilty - it's their job. Be your own advocate. I called today and was told I was all set. I wouldn't have known if I didn't call.

[Shrinkinqtpi 202]

Yay @@KristenLe !!!!!

Soon we'll post similar messages here. Thank you for one more source of inspiration.

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[tlyons72 43]

My doctors office called at 7:30 this morning and I was approved!!! I thought I would be scared but instead I'm really excited. Sadly, knowing me, that can change on a dime.

Anywhoo....my endoscopy is next Tuesday, the 5th and my actual surgery is on the 15th!

Maybe this day will bring many approvals to all of my new friends struggling with this. I'm crossing my fingers and toes for you. I can actually cross my toes since they are freakishly long.

[doingitmyway 87]

My doctors office called at 7:30 this morning and I was approved!!! I thought I would be scared but instead I'm really excited. Sadly, knowing me, that can change on a dime.

Anywhoo....my endoscopy is next Tuesday, the 5th and my actual surgery is on the 15th!

Maybe this day will bring many approvals to all of my new friends struggling with this. I'm crossing my fingers and toes for you. I can actually cross my toes since they are freakishly long.

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[doingitmyway 87]

Congrats! I will be about 2 weeks behind you on surgery so you can give me advice!

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[Amurillo04 109]

@ amurillo04

Good news! I called enough times now that they submitted to the insurance company & I have a reference number. Phew! Tomorrow the insurance calls will begin. Thank God!!!!

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I haven't called my center yet because I feel kind of guilty bothering here. I've just been calling my insurance lol congrats

Don't feel guilty - it's their job. Be your own advocate. I called today and was told I was all set. I wouldn't have known if I didn't call.

I know, I emailed her this morning at 9 but she didn't answer and they close at 5 so chances are I won't be getting a response till Tuesday if any. It sucks but I'll keep trying.

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[Shrinkinqtpi 202]

@@Amurillo04

I called the insurance company and they said that they have complete paperwork and will give me an answer by the end of next week. This is much sooner than originally communicated. Progress is perceived whether or not it is actual. I feel better.

Edited July 1, 2016 by Shrinkinqtpi

[tlyons72 43]

I'm so happy for you!!!!

BTW...did anyone else swallow their tongue when the hospital told them how much they would owe? I've been on the phone with billing all day. Thank heavens for payment arrangements!

@@Amurillo04

I called the insurance company and they said that they have complete paperwork and will give me an answer by the end of next week. This is much sooner than originally communicated. Progress is perceived whether or not it is actual. I feel better.

[Shrinkinqtpi 202]

@@tlyons72

I have met my deductible this year (this week in fact!) so I will only have to pay around $300 to the surgeon as long as surgery is approved by AETNA. I will make sure they approve it by doing anything they request as I've done so far. I'm blessed. Many have to take out loans to pay.

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Edited July 2, 2016 by Shrinkinqtpi