How long did it take to get approved for surgery by ins?

[Mallory95 34]

I finished all of my requirements, and now I'm waiting to see if I'll get approved. How long does it usually take?

[kins117 104]

Waiting is the worst. Mine was submitted on 2/20 and I'm in the waiting phase right now too.

[Mallory95 34]

I have a surgery date, but the crappy part is not knowing if it'll even get approved.. mine was submitted 2/23

[Dashofpixiedust8 1,469]

Mine was approved within 2 weeks

[Mallory95 34]

I hope that's the case for me

[Dashofpixiedust8 1,469]

Good luck!

[Mallory95 34]

Thank you!

[Joann454 1,329]

I was approved within a month. My insurance has a one year waiting period where you have to have monthly phone meetings with a health coach.
So that sucked. The actual bariatric program with the hospital had the usual tests both physical and mental.


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[jjsasha 18]

5 days. Good luck!

[ryan_86 335]

About 2 days.


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[Sleeve1stFitNext 924]

I waited a week for the approval. My suggestion is to call the insurance company after 5 business days if you don't hear anything. They can tell you if you were approved or not.