sleevemebaby7781 36 Posted June 16, 2018 I was just wondering a few things about the process with Blue Cross Blue Shield federal. I have almost checked all the boxes and completed everything on my list, and I plan on submitting the paperwork to the insurance on the 25th of this month. I guess my question is 2 fold:1. How long does it take for them.to approve the surgery? (Assuming that I am approved of course).2. How soon after approval can we have surgery? I am at a bit of a time crunch because I am a teacher and I go back to work on July 30th and would like to have at least 4 or 5 days of recovery before I start that week. The 1st week usually consists of meetings and setting up the classroom, and it's just the teachers before the kids return. I am getting my classroom set up now so that the physical labor when I return is minimal or non existent. Any suggestions? Is that even feasible to assume that I will have surgery within a month of submitting the paperwork?Sent from my SM-G892U using BariatricPal mobile app Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lex2287 98 Posted June 16, 2018 I have BCBS federal and the doctors office did all my paperwork. I was approved in 3 days and had to do supervised diet for 3 months prior to my surgery but after I was approved I had my surgery less than a week after the insurance was notified and I was back to work 4 days after surgery and I work as a law enforcement officer Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sleevemebaby7781 36 Posted June 16, 2018 That's aweso.e!! I already did the 3 months of supervised dieting. Hopefully I will be able to get in there before I jave to return! This gives me hope.Did you have to show 2 years of weight history as well?Sent from my SM-G892U using BariatricPal mobile app Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lex2287 98 Posted June 16, 2018 No.. they only did my 3 month start weight and I met the qualifications due to my BMI and high blood pressure so I was automatically approved. 1 sleevemebaby7781 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MissPriss81 23 Posted June 21, 2018 On 6/16/2018 at 6:08 PM, sleevemebaby7781 said: I was just wondering a few things about the process with Blue Cross Blue Shield federal. I have almost checked all the boxes and completed everything on my list, and I plan on submitting the paperwork to the insurance on the 25th of this month. I guess my question is 2 fold: 1. How long does it take for them.to approve the surgery? (Assuming that I am approved of course). 2. How soon after approval can we have surgery? I am at a bit of a time crunch because I am a teacher and I go back to work on July 30th and would like to have at least 4 or 5 days of recovery before I start that week. The 1st week usually consists of meetings and setting up the classroom, and it's just the teachers before the kids return. I am getting my classroom set up now so that the physical labor when I return is minimal or non existent. Any suggestions? Is that even feasible to assume that I will have surgery within a month of submitting the paperwork? Sent from my SM-G892U using BariatricPal mobile app Hi there, was wondering if you heard back from BCBS Fed? I have them also, mine was submitted for approval on 6/19 and I was required to show 2 years of weight history. Were you required to do that as well? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sleevemebaby7781 36 Posted June 25, 2018 Hi there, was wondering if you heard back from BCBS Fed? I have them also, mine was submitted for approval on 6/19 and I was required to show 2 years of weight history. Were you required to do that as well?Yes. I was requirees to to that. My PCP just added that info to my letter of medical necessity. We haven't submitted yet though.Sent from my SM-G892U using BariatricPal mobile app Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MissPriss81 23 Posted June 25, 2018 9 hours ago, sleevemebaby7781 said: Yes. I was requirees to to that. My PCP just added that info to my letter of medical necessity. We haven't submitted yet though. Sent from my SM-G892U using BariatricPal mobile app Thank you for your response. I found out I was approved today, paperwork June 20 and approved today! 1 sleevemebaby7781 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
