How Long Should I wait?

[eyezchu22 6]

I saw the surgeon a week ago today. She said they would contact me after they get my insurance authorization, which I could expect a call within two weeks. And that I was looking at a date in late October or early November. Can I call today to check the status? I dont want to be a pain... but my boss needs to know sooner then later because he is creating the next two months schedule. Or should I just be patient until next week?

[heyred1 0]

I know in my case insurance took a long time. My surgeon submittee it on Auguest 3rd and i got approval on August 31st.

To be honest i called my insurance company once a week to see what was goning on. And then also according to how long the insurance takes will have a lot to do with when surgery will be done. My Dr was scheduling at least 6 weeks out.

Good luck and don't be affraid to call the insurance company yourself. I gave my surgeon the authorization number. lol

Tracie

[DianaDickey 3]

I'm am so with you. This is just horrible waiting. I think tomorrow is 2 weeks for me and everytime the phone rings I tell myself it is not them to keep from getting upset. I sure could use the uplift of a yes at this point. I want to call the insurance company, but I am afraid it will mess it up lol. Good luck to you

Diana

[txcloverangel 0]

call em!

I did! even though it only took 4 days to get the approval.

I called every day!

[juliansmom2003 3]

LOL Dana. I called every day too. My paperwork was submitted on Monday and I got approval yesterday, so what's that 3 days? Good thing I called too--the only thing the insurance co. was waiting on was a call from my surgeon before they could issue the approval.

Hey, they are in business to provide US with excellent service--call and bug 'em LOL!

[eyezchu22 6]

I called insurance company and they said they have recieved NOTHING from hospital yet!!! The insurance lady even checked the fax with me holding to Dble check. I am kinda annoyed because i was led to believe it was pending approval... It cant be approved if it doesn't yet exist to the Insurance company. The surgeon said they would call within 2 weeks so i will wait until tuesday and then I am calling them and my Insurance to see what the hold up is. I am trying to be patient but it is SOOO hard. LOL hopefully by this time next week I will have more info....

[juliansmom2003 3]

Grrr! That would make me so mad! Did you call the surgeon's office and tell them that the insurance company cannot locate your paperwork? Perhaps the fax got lost in transmission. I would just have your surgeon's office recheck to make sure they have a confirmation/receipt from your insurance company. You never know. They are dealing with so many different insurances, they could've sent it in to the wrong place. Just a thought....

Hang in there!

[eyezchu22 6]

I called today (exactly 2 weeks later). They said they will call me either later today or tomorrow to set up a date. My Surgeon usually does mondays and tuesdays for surgery so hopefully I will be a band member by Turkey Day!!