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It's been two days since my coordinator told me she had my paper work and I'm wondering for people who called their insurance company how long did it take for them to see that it was sent it. Obviously she's a busy lady and might not of submitted it yet but I'm curious and anxious.

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A day or 2, then they approved it in a day or 2.

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A day or 2, then they approved it in a day or 2.

Wow your so lucky to have such a fast approval!

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Well with ACA they can't deny you if you qualify, and everything is electronic. So it really shouldn't take long with a good Dr office and a good insurance plan.

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Well with ACA they can't deny you if you qualify, and everything is electronic. So it really shouldn't take long with a good Dr office and a good insurance plan.

I have empire bcbs and I assume that it's a good insurance. I feel like my coordinator just hasn't sent it in yet. I try to be patient because it's a pretty busy office but especially with school out I have nothing to distract myself with.

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@@Amurillo04

With most of the BCBS, once they get them, they approve them fast, so don't worry.

I wish I had NY insurance!

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My last appt was 6/22 and Anthem BCBS shows receiving package same day. Still waiting on approval.

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My last appt was 6/22 and Anthem BCBS shows receiving package same day. Still waiting on approval.

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Ah your making me jealous! I wish my coordinator would just get it moving already lol

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@@Amurillo04

With most of the BCBS, once they get them, they approve them fast, so don't worry.

I wish I had NY insurance!

I hope your right! Thank you lol

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I have blue cross they submitted my paperwork on July 27,2016 I was approved on July 29.

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I am sorry, I mean June 29.

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I have BCBSIL and my last appt was 06/28, and when I spoke with my insurance company they said they received it on 06/29. I'm hoping for a similar experience to Outside MatchesInside

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Hi all, a few questions. I had summited a 15yr diet history (thyroid wt. issues) to my Dr at my 1st consult. Apparently the patient coord. has submitted to insurance for me only after my 1st visit. I only found this out from the medical assistant who weighed me. 1) I have never met or met with a patient coord..... should I have? 2) how can you tell if your insurance has your info? I'm new to all of this and the process seems rushed and a bit cookie-cutter. I am doing this through a major bariatric center so no hacks but I want to make sure I'm getting the right care. Any similar experiences? Any advice?

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Hi all, a few questions. I had summited a 15yr diet history (thyroid wt. issues) to my Dr at my 1st consult. Apparently the patient coord. has submitted to insurance for me only after my 1st visit. I only found this out from the medical assistant who weighed me. 1) I have never met or met with a patient coord..... should I have? 2) how can you tell if your insurance has your info? I'm new to all of this and the process seems rushed and a bit cookie-cutter. I am doing this through a major bariatric center so no hacks but I want to make sure I'm getting the right care. Any similar experiences? Any advice?

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You can call the number on your insurance card and ask them if they received your paperwork yet.

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My Dr office sent paperwork to insurance June 8th, got the call of approval June 13!! Surgery is August 9th!! That's ONLY 5 weeks away now. Woohooo

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I just got my approval today the same day my insurance got it lmfao August 8th. We'll be recovering together :)

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