BCBS and getting approved. How long does it take ?!

[flab2fab_in0117 4]

Hi everyone ! I am new and currently completing all of my pre op requirements. I have bcbs of Minnesota and I would like to know how long it took for an approval ??

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[Who'sThere 331]

I'm not sure if this will be helpful or not because I have BCBS TN, but mine took 8 days with 2 phone calls. They told me this is a very busy time of year.

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[paulita8323 29]

I have bcbs NY and it took about 10 days. I think I followed up with them once.

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[flab2fab_in0117 4]

Oh great. Thank you!

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[cindym44 75]

I have BCBS in Maryland and I got my approval in 1 day!!

Make sure your surgeon's office knows what they are doing to submit because I was told by my surgeon that if you get denied the first time, it can be very difficult to overturn.

[Heres2SecondChances 31]

Has your paperwork been submitted? I have the same insurance company and am wondering how fast they we'll hear back.

[clc9 644]

Depends on your state. Every state's BCBS is independent.

[Heres2SecondChances 31]

Right, but the OP said she has BCBS of Minn, which is the same one I have.

[flab2fab_in0117 4]

Got approved in 2 days !

[Hhs1078 3]

Did BCBS mn require the 6 month diet plan? I am just curious bc I did a year long Dr supervised diet plan 2 years ago and I am wondering if that will work in substitute?

my current BMI is 38, comorbidities are Asthma, High glucose, High triglycerides, djd in my right knee and gallbladder disease.

I see Dr on Monday and I am just sick with anticipation

[ThickGirl5683 318]

BCBS TX and I got approved in 1 week

[LeaninLanc 83]

Mine was just approved last month. I confirmed that BCBS received it on a Friday and when I called BCBS MN the next Thursday they told me it had been approved on Tuesday. So, 2 business days.

[strengthin#ers 195]

I have BCBS Louisiana , took about a week and didn't have to meet any requirements.

[GMen88 70]

I have Anthem BCBS of CA and I was approved in two days. Through my specific insurance, I was required to do a 6-month program with my surgeon's Bariatric office

[Heres2SecondChances 31]

On 3/16/2017 at 9:21 PM, Hhs1078 said:

Did BCBS mn require the 6 month diet plan? I am just curious bc I did a year long Dr supervised diet plan 2 years ago and I am wondering if that will work in substitute?

my current BMI is 38, comorbidities are Asthma, High glucose, High triglycerides, djd in my right knee and gallbladder disease.

I see Dr on Monday and I am just sick with anticipation

They require it be within one (1) year of surgery.