mrspitts11367

Well I found out yesterday that Anthem is absorbing Empire so starting January 1st I will have Anthem instead of Empire. Due to this empire is sitting on my approval and saying it is being evaluated by the nurse . I was told by the coordinator they are usually very quick and she is surprised that they have not given an answer by now. They have had my information since November 30th. The coordinator and I believe they are sitting on it because Anthem is taking them over on Jan 1st. I am so upset. I need to start my liquid diet tomorrow Dec 12th in order to get my surgery on Dec. 26th which is the only date my doctor has left available for me for this calender year. I am so frustrated. I am so upset with them. Did anyone else have this kind of hang up with them?

Well if they put it off until the 21st that means I would not get my surgery until after the new year . I have already met all of my deductibles for this year. It would totally start me over and I would have to pay more out of pocket. grrrrr.... It just drives me nuts. Now I am going to have to re-budget. what a pain in the butt.

I am so totally frustrated with my insurance. I just spoke with them. I need to do a 2 week liquid diet prior to my surgery which would be scheduled on the 26th. I would have to start it on the 12th. Can't do that because my packet was submitted on 11-30-2012 and they are saying it will take at least 15 days to get an approval. REALLY! WTHeck. I am so frustrated with them. I could just scream. I have completed everything they required. Just get on with it already. UGH! You would think with paying 1400.00 a month for insurance they would be a little more user friendly. I am so frustrated. The lady said I would probably not get approval before the 21st. FML.

I have BCBS as well. My claim was submitted on 11-30-12 as well. I still have not heard back from them . Praying I get approved soon.

Hi all, I am awaiting my approval now. Everything was submitted on November 30,2012. I am hoping it will go quick. I am hoping to have my surgery before the end of the year because all of my deductibles have been met. I have my fingers crossed that this is going to be quick. I hate waiting.