How long did it take?

[hudjess 95]

This is not about insurance (: I was wondering how long did it take for your PCP's office to send over your medical records to weight loss clinic? I signed my release on 09/06/2016 and the surgeon still has not received me. I did 3 months of diet visits with him and the new place is wanting me to come and do 3 months with them since they have not received my records. I am in jeopardy of losing my job because of all the extra things I have had to go through. I can not afford to miss work and see them again. I called my doctors office and they said it takes 2 weeks its been a month. I am starting to freak out now.

Thank you in advance

[KristenLe 5,979]

@@hudjess It should not take that long to submit your medical records. I would call them back and explain that you have an appointment with a specialist and need your records ASAP - and tell them you will come and pick them up if need be. Most places have electronic records and it would take 10 minutes to print your information.

[hudjess 95]

Thank you, they seriously keep giving me the run around. I just don't want to lose my job. With being a mom and always having a sick child as well as going to countless appointments to satisfy blue shield I am out of options and I cant lose my job.

@@hudjess It should not take that long to submit your medical records. I would call them back and explain that you have an appointment with a specialist and need your records ASAP - and tell them you will come and pick them up if need be. Most places have electronic records and it would take 10 minutes to print your information.

[Christinamo7 4,042]

I would request that they fax the verification to YOU and then you turn it in to the bariatric practice.

[cuteNATL 93]

Every insurance is different. I have Kaiser and they have one localized system they use. Endocrinology, Nutrition, and Behavioral all approved me in the same week. I then called my surgeon's office for the consultation and had appointment with to set up a date in like 2 weeks.