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So... after I FINALLY got my new insurance card, submitted. They told my nurse it could take up to 2 months for approval. seven days later....BAM! Approved! Surgeons visit on 3/17

So... after I FINALLY got my new insurance card, submitted. They told my nurse it could take up to 2 months for approval. seven days later....BAM! Approved! Surgeons visit on 3/17

Okay, so after completing one telephone class for new insurance company - coopportunity - I go to work and boss tells me they just got word that coopportuity is bankrupt and our company will switch to United Healthcare on Feb 1.
I'm beginning to just enjoy the humor of all of this and have placed it all in God's hands.

we heard back from the new insurance company last week. They want me to do their 10 week telephone course, and we'll resubmit once that is complete. Disappointing, but at least I see a clear path forward again.

Not really "woe" but a hurdle to clear.
I went through my 6 month weight loss program, got a sleep study, got a cardiac clearance, and generally jumped through all the hoops required of me.
On the very day I had my last weight loss appointment, I went to work after the appointment only to be told that my company would be switching providers in 30 days.
YIKES!
A quick look online showed that my new provider also covered gastric bypass.
After talking to my nurse navigator, we decided to wait the 30 days and then talk to new insurance company. my navigator hasn't been able to find out if I've met their requirements, so we just submitted a claim last week, figuring they'll let us know if we haven't met their criteria.
Keeping my fingers crossed. Hoping for the best but expecting I will have more hoops to jump through.

7 days until surgery for me!

I just had my surgeons visit yesterday and will have an April 8 surgery. Surgeons visit seemed more a formality than anything. I start pre-op diet on 3/28/15.

I've been approved now, but won't get a surgery date until my surgeon visit which is on March 17. I'll have at least a 10 day wait after that, but likely longer, so I'm still guessing early April.

I am so happy for you! I think I was holding my breath hoping not to hear a bad news update.
Congratulations and keep us posted on your progress!

we heard back from the new insurance company last week. They want me to do their 10 week telephone course, and we'll resubmit once that is complete. Disappointing, but at least I see a clear path forward again.

So... after I FINALLY got my new insurance card, submitted. They told my nurse it could take up to 2 months for approval. seven days later....BAM! Approved! Surgeons visit on 3/17

I'm approved & scheduled for April 21st. Getting excited.

I have been scheduled for April 1st

I have been approved and im scheduled for April 6th. Let the countdown begin!

UHC is the insurance I had last year, did everything, submitted and was denied. The doctors office appealed it and was approved. But bc of timing and new insurance, here I am a year layer - jumping through hoops. I will say that I have learned much from this site during that time.

we heard back from the new insurance company last week. They want me to do their 10 week telephone course, and we'll resubmit once that is complete. Disappointing, but at least I see a clear path forward again.

Something similar to mine. I have approval from my current insurance that came through last week after the six month diet, and a denial and appeal. but doc was off for the last two weeks of December and come January we will have a new insurance . So I will have to wait and see if the approval transfers.

keeping my fingers crossed for you too!! Same thing happened to me and it took nearly 8 months from start to surgery .. but don't give up hope. The extra time really does help!

I will keep my fingers crossed for you. How frustrating! I hope everything works out for you with this provider and thank goodness they cover it!
Good luck!

I'm from Villisca, what about you?

I live south east of council bluffs and will have mine done at Immanuel or mercy. Going for my last weight management apt this morning and will submit to insurance company today!

I am hoping for December but it may be stretched to January. I know it will be here before I know it!

I am also hoping for a December date. My insurance requires a 6 month supervised diet. My final diet appointment is November and then I can be submitted to insurance for final approval. I am guessing with the holiday the first week of Dec. would be the best I could hope for.
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