APPROVED - Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield

[Boadicea 0]

I had my appointment Friday and they assured me they'd rush my stuff through as I'm concerned about actually losing my insurance. I'm really hopeful this goes well, from start to finish.

[sharona 2]

I was just approved for surgery BC/BS PPO Connecticut. It was submitted on 1/31 and approved on 2/7 Not bad timing.

I have my preop appt on Thursday. Hoping to be a March bandster!!!

sharon:)

[sharona 2]

I would have your physician (surgeon) write the appeal. It isn't something that should come from you. The physician's office should be expert on appealing such decisions.

sharon:)

RN/MSN

[Boadicea 0]

I was just approved for surgery BC/BS PPO Connecticut. It was submitted on 1/31 and approved on 2/7 Not bad timing.

I have my preop appt on Thursday. Hoping to be a March bandster!!!

sharon:)

That is really great to hear. I called today and they told me there was a 2-3 week backlog of things and that would be the earliest the nurse would even look at it. I was very disappointed and I hope that the info isn't correct. I'm in Ohio, though -- I'm assuming this makes a difference... *sigh*

B

[4jin 0]

:mad::party:Congratulations Sharon!!!!!!!

[Boadicea 0]

:thumbup:I have Anthem BC/BS.

FTR, they lost my paperwork. I called for 2.5 weeks, daily, to see if they had it and they finally found it yesterday. And approved me in the same day. I do not have to have the 6 month monitored diet. YAY!

This has all gone very quickly, really. Psych eval sometime late Jan, meet with doctor and staff for 4+ hours on 2/8 -- request for predetermination submitted on 2/8. Approval received (hunted down like the wild beast it is) yesterday and today, a surgery date was given for 3/12.

I recommend proactively calling and keeping track of every detail.

[Candle 11]

I had an exclusion on my Anthem plan.

I'm back with them - I wonder if they will cover fills? They paid for my last office visit minus the copay.

[bigbonedgal 0]

I went for my consultation on 2/14/08 and Anthem granted approval by 2/!8/08. I got official notice in the mail of the approval on 2?26/08. Maybe Anthem is getting better with their review. Or maybe the people at VCU Medical Center just know how to submit - in any case, I'm thrilled that everything is happening so quickly. My banding is scheduled for 4/21/08 - it was originally scheduled for 4/3/08 but I wanted a surgery date earlier in the week.

[Boadicea 0]

I think that if they dont' lose the paperwork and the predetermination request is in front of them, they just go through a check list to see if you qualify and then push it through. Seriously, it only took hours once my paperwork (and I knew I met the qualifications -- I was only worried about having to do the medically supervised 6 month diet) was 'in-hand'.

I'm really impressed. I'm starting to think Anthem is one of the better insurance companies out there for this. I had Medical Mutual before and I know they were harder to get through.

B

[jencys 2]

I called this morning to see if the paperwork had been sent in, the office said it was sent over yesterday. I settled in for the week wait, they called back this afternoon and it was approved. My heart is beating a million beats per minute I'm so in shock! They will call on Thursday to schedule the surgery

[whimsy 0]

I called this morning to see if the paperwork had been sent in, the office said it was sent over yesterday. I settled in for the week wait, they called back this afternoon and it was approved. My heart is beating a million beats per minute I'm so in shock! They will call on Thursday to schedule the surgery

Yay! Congratulations! That is wonderful news. :biggrin2:

[Boadicea 0]

I called this morning to see if the paperwork had been sent in, the office said it was sent over yesterday. I settled in for the week wait, they called back this afternoon and it was approved. My heart is beating a million beats per minute I'm so in shock! They will call on Thursday to schedule the surgery

YAY!!!! Congrats!! I bet you get a quick surgery date! Mine is approaching rapidly and I'm terrified I won't get everything done that I need to at this rate. (We're refinishing the downstairs and I want it done before I go in for surgery)

B

[dustout 0]

Congratulations!!!!

[sharona 2]

How is everyone doing? I am scheduled for Wednesday...scare,nervous and excited all at the same time. This pre op diet is a nightmare....been cheating with salads....but that's it...can't wait for it to be over!!!

sharon:)

[dustout 0]

Good luck with surgery! I'm sure you will love being banded! Just at least make sure to go to full liquids when they tell you to so your stomach will be relaxed and ready for surgery. Good luck and keep us updated!