How long did it take your ins to approve?

[TracyW2 137]

My info was submitted 3 weeks ago and I'm just wondering how long did it take to hear from your insurance? I know they said it could take a couple of months, but I'm so eager to find out. I just pray that I am approved!

[dowhatitdo1 1]

hey just to let u know that my papers were submitted on the 28th of October and I got my approval today.... yeah!!!!! my surgery is scheduled for November 24th 2009. so just keep praying and u should here something really soon:biggrin:

[GraciesMom 0]

Tracy, just call go to the phone, NOW, and call your insurance company.:thumbup: They can let you know if your paperwork has been received, if you have been approved or not, and when the letter was sent to your surgeon.:drool:

No sense growing gray over this, just call, let your fingers do the walkin my friend!:tt2:

[dowhatitdo1 1]

guess what today I got my approval and my surgery is scheduled for the 24th of november as well:biggrin:

[TracyW2 137]

I will give them a call!

I'm just concerned it is going to take forever. I am suppose to have my wisdom teeth taken out. The dentist office sent a letter 2 months ago to get it approved for me to have it done in the hospital and I still haven't heard anything back from that. Although, I would much rather have the lapband than get my wisdom teeth out. :thumbup:

[TracyW2 137]

Only 1 more week and I should know if I am approved or denied for WLS. I am going to be on pins and needles. I just spoke with my ins and they said mine is set for review next week. And I could even call back as soon at Wednesday!

Please keep your fingers crossed for me.

[MarilynJ6354 5]

My packet was sent to my insurance company, UMR, on November 4 and I was approved on November 23. Still waiting for a surgery date. Was told it will be sometime in January. I was hoping it would be in December since I already met my deductible but at least it was approved the first round!

[TracyW2 137]

I also have UMR! It took 3 1/2 weeks before I got my approval.

[Just-Ice 1]

Within three 3 weeks for my approval from Anthem :smile:

[wandacee 0]

HI My insurance papers were sent in December 1st and I received my approval letter 12/9/09, scheduled for surgery 12/16/09. However, my surgery was cancelled because I found out 12/15/09 (the day before surgery) that I needed to pay a liability co payment of 900.00 before the lapband could be performed. I wish I had known this when I started the process in June.

[GraciesMom 0]

HI My insurance papers were sent in December 1st and I received my approval letter 12/9/09, scheduled for surgery 12/16/09. However, my surgery was cancelled because I found out 12/15/09 (the day before surgery) that I needed to pay a liability co payment of 900.00 before the LAP-BAND® could be performed. I wish I had known this when I started the process in June.

WHAT?????:mad2::smile2:

I am sooo sorry about this for you, I can only imagine your frustration and great disappointment.

Pardon me, but just what is a "liability co-payment? I have never heard of that. What I have heard of is a indiviuals surgeon charging various extra costs that have to be paid by the patient before surgery, but that extra money goes for various classes and shakes and Vitamins, and such.

BTW, who is it that receives this co-pay, the insurance company or the surgeon? And why in sweet heavens name did they not tell you about this long before??? I don't understand, as I am sure you don't either??

This is just terrible, and again, I am sooo sorry.:tt1:

[dowhatitdo1 1]

HI My insurance papers were sent in December 1st and I received my approval letter 12/9/09, scheduled for surgery 12/16/09. However, my surgery was cancelled because I found out 12/15/09 (the day before surgery) that I needed to pay a liability co payment of 900.00 before the lapband could be performed. I wish I had known this when I started the process in June.

Omg I am so sorry to here that... How could tey wait right around the time of ur surgery and do that???

[comedygirl24 0]

Wow thats sucks girl...

[Thewall26 0]

My info was submitted 3 weeks ago and I'm just wondering how long did it take to hear from your insurance? I know they said it could take a couple of months, but I'm so eager to find out. I just pray that I am approved!

Mine only took 2 days :biggrin: Although they did tell me that it could take up to 30 days. I guess they had nothing to do, so I got pretty lucky .