krbunch

Those of you with BCBS, how long did it take for you to get approved?

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10/15/2009 - Decision to have WLS
11/2/2009 - Initial Consultation
11/9/2009 - Bod Pod - then Wait to Hear from Surgeon

Kerrie0123

Depends on what BCBS you have. I have MN and have to do a 6 month diet with the NUT. So it will take me longer than some who don't have to wait.

Good luck. Waiting is so hard!

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Seminar = 10/14/09
1st NUT= 10/28/09
Surgeon Meeting=10/28/09
2nd NUT= 12/1/09
More to come

krbunch

Okay... Mine requires a 3 month diet. I hope it doesn't take too long once they receive the documentation! My doctor is going to submit what she has and is going to see if that will work. Otherwise, I am going to have to do the 3 months diet again.

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10/15/2009 - Decision to have WLS
11/2/2009 - Initial Consultation
11/9/2009 - Bod Pod - then Wait to Hear from Surgeon

krbunch

BTW I have BCBS of IL.

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10/15/2009 - Decision to have WLS
11/2/2009 - Initial Consultation
11/9/2009 - Bod Pod - then Wait to Hear from Surgeon

YvetteRene

I'm not sure if this is true in every state, but employers can refuse to cover certain procedures on their policy. Thank goodness I have insurance coverage through my husband's company because the company I work for will not pay for it.

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Lap RNY: October 12, 2009

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krbunch

Yes, that is one advantage that I have. My family owns the college that I work for so I won't have an issues with my employer!

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10/15/2009 - Decision to have WLS
11/2/2009 - Initial Consultation
11/9/2009 - Bod Pod - then Wait to Hear from Surgeon

LisaJo

I have BC/BS of MI....No 6 month diet for me but I believe it depends on your BMI. I called myself and asked what was covered as soon as I made the decision to have surgery. It was still about 5 months before my day of surgery just because of the preop stuff and education day and etc. But I paid very little out of pocket so in the end it was a win win for me Hell I wouldve eaten more then the deductible I paid in the last 7 months LOL
Good Luck!!

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RNY April 6 '09.......290
Current.......193 (9/25/09)

Chrissie23

I got approved in 2 days! I have BCBS of IL. I mustve gotten lucky or something.

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krbunch

That is soooo encouraging! My stuff hasn't been submitted yet. So far BCBS is being super cool about it! The lady I talked to today was a sweetheart and told me that my PCP can submit the diet documentation now or she could wait. That was up to her. What did you do for your 3 month?

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10/15/2009 - Decision to have WLS
11/2/2009 - Initial Consultation
11/9/2009 - Bod Pod - then Wait to Hear from Surgeon

WomenWithin

I got my approval this evening on the way home! It took about 5 weeks, but 2 of those weeks was because the staff in my surgeons' office was a little slow informing me what other documents BCBS of Ala. needed. But I'm so happy right now. My surgeon does not even know...but they will in the morning.

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Surgeon: Letter Of Medical Necessity Faxed 09/18/09
Packet Sent: 09/21/09
Approval: 11/05/09
Surgical Clearances: Finshed last one today and PASSED!!!!!!!
Surgery Date: Coming Soon