asharati2016

Well I just found out Anthem CA doesnt require a pre-certification, but my Dr submitted one for approval today anyway. Do you think the Drs require it so they are sure they will be paid? I know with Medicare, for example, there are no pre certs, but you have sign a doc saying you'll pay any charges that aren't covered after surgery. Ugh! so nervous! how long ago was your surgery? I had my surgery on February 9 and everything went well. No complications and for that I'm grateful! I do know doctors have to submit for approval by the insurance. I've heard of some people being denied so I don't think it has to do with doc's being paid...more so about really needing the procedure! I think everyone is a bit nervous before surgery but once it's done you're glad to be on the other side of it. Good luck!

February 9! Taking care of all preop stuff this week. Will meet with my surgeon to get preop food requirements tomorrow. This is really happening!

I began the weight loss surgery song and dance with Cigna. They required four visits with a nutritionist before they could submit. With one last visit, the job switched insurance carriers and we ended up with Anthem Blue Cross California. I was in limbo while I waited to see what the new requirements would be. After a month of waiting, I find out all I needed was one visit with nutritionist. They submitted my paperwork and eight days later I had an approval and a surgery date two weeks later. The process went smoothly and better than I could have anticipated.