How long does a Blue Cross approval take??

[Aria3 4]

My surgery was approved within a week.

[tandi04 8]

I have bcbs federal and it took 10 days

[Coalminerswife23 2]

Wow it is amazing to see the range of dates for approval...I just finished my 6 month monitored diet...I have my Psych eval on Thursday, then I can be submitted for approval. I have BCBS Keystone Blue Plan...My surgeon's office told me it takes up to 6 weeks for an approval. Yikes!!! So they tentatively scheduled me for Feb 14th. That seems so far away. I wish i could get a speedy approval. Ughhhh...Now I am frustrated!

[SaucyBandster 23]

I posted awhile back and wanted to update.

I have now completed 2 out of 3 monthly weigh in's with my PCP and then she will submit a recommendation.

I sent my surgeons office 2 yrs of previous Dr's visits where my weight was documented.

I just had my psyche eval and he gave me the green light.

My last Dr's weigh in 3 of 3 is Jan 6th ( I can't wait!) and then they will submit everything to insurance.

I have Independence BCBS. I was told this is what is standard... they didn't send it initially or anything. I hope I wasn't jumping thru hoops for nothing and could have been approved back in October or something?

Anyways, I am really crossing my fingers that once I am submitted in early Jan that insurance will approve and approve quickly. It amazes me to read how others on BCBS get instant approvals. Any idea why there are so many variables??