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Aetna insurance, how long for approval?

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I have Aetna and it took 2 days for approval after the doc submitted. Surgery is tomorrow for me. Good luck you'll be right behind.

I have Aetna and it took 2 days for approval after the doc submitted. Surgery is tomorrow for me. Good luck you'll be right behind.

Are they covering it? Or are you going to have to pay for it? I had the same question, i have aetna as well. I live in MO.

I have Aetna through my work Costco. They are paying for 90% of it. They had a 6month regiment ,but once that was completed and the doctor submitted for the surgery it was really quick. I have heard that some companies pay extra to add bariatric surgery.

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The physicians office verified that my insurance would pay for it. I dont know how much it is going to cost me yet though.

I had already done the 6 month diet last year. I went through the whole process and found out my insurance wouldnt pay for it. This year we have different insurance and finally it is covered.

I have Aetna and it took 1 day for their approval. I also got a confirming letter from Aetna that my surgery will be approved. My surgery is scheduled for Sept. 22.

I have Aetna and it took about 3 weeks total to get my approval, they requested add'l information from my surgeon so that added about a week.

I have Aetna and it took 1 day for their approval. I also got a confirming letter from Aetna that my surgery will be approved. My surgery is scheduled for Sept. 22.

I have Aetna too. I heard the length of approval depends on the Processor. Do you have HMO or PPO?

I have PPO. I was surprised how fast I was approved.

I have Aetna and I got approved really fast although I am not sure how long it actually took. It took me 6 months from the start til my surgery day. I was not aware of Aetnas 6 month regime if there was one at all but that is how long it ended up taking me so I am guessing maybe it was a requirment??

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