How long does a Blue Cross approval take??

[Kaye21 46]

Mine took about a week too.

[Britneygirl 65]

From wat I've observed on these boards, and from experience I feel that blue cross is the fastest and easiest as far as approval goes. U can call their customer service and get a verbal approval and they will give u a reference #. And with that in hand ur ready to book your surgery date. They make it that easy. I'm glad I have bcbs. They are awesome. Making dreams become reality one patient at a time.

[SaucyBandster 23]

From wat I've observed on these boards, and from experience I feel that blue cross is the fastest and easiest as far as approval goes. U can call their customer service and get a verbal approval and they will give u a reference #. And with that in hand ur ready to book your surgery date. They make it that easy. I'm glad I have bcbs. They are awesome. Making dreams become reality one patient at a time.

I don't think all are created as equal and easy as yours. I have BCBS and when calling, they told me it is covered if medically necessary. From there, the Dr starts the ball rolling. Tomorrow is my orientation and then my Dr's appt is on Nov 3rd. By the 3rd, I should know what the prereq's are from BC/BS. My Dr's office thinks I will have to have 3 months medically supervised weight loss and that Weight Watchers is not sufficient.

You were uber lucky yours was so easy. I am so hoping they deem mine medically necessary!!!

[littlerlou 7]

I just switched to BCBS this morning during our open enrollment. Of course it doesnt kick in till the 1st of the year..but Im wondering if I can get all my pre-req. done now and then schedule my surgery for the 1st of the year.???

[Thundarump 17]

Mine was someday approval

[hmd 7]

Anyone have experience with State Workers BCBS plan of North Carolina? I have a BMI of 38.5 with co-morbidities of elevated cholesterol, asthma, and extensive family history of heart disease. Am I dreaming that I will get approved? God I really hope not

[FLHgal 68]

Finally the pre-approvals letters went to BCBS of NE. on Tuesday 10/25. Not in their data yet, but will be checking again on Monday.

[Britneygirl 65]

@zales126 - depending which provider u choose to do your surgery, you will prob have to wait until it kicks in. U need your insurance card and group number. There are a good 4-6 tests u must take before a request is submitted to your insurance.

[misspostmaster 0]

I have BCBS and the end of year was a factor for me as I have met my deductible and max out of pocket. I did all of my Pre-requirements including psych consult, nutrition assessment, training about the procedure, AND insurance approved in 3 days. M doctor is extremely organized and I have essentially a case worker Michael who is sweet and has been my point person. They even schedule me a hotel room for the night before the surgery so that I can be right near the hospital.

[Chasity Henson 4]

i have bc/bs of al and mine was sent in last Thursday and the suspense was killing me so i called yesterday she said it was approved but they have not sent out the approval letters yet. All else fails call and ask i did. Sure put a halt to my nerves on the what if's.

[BandedDD 0]

Dr David Davtyan's team is good at processing insurance papers, call their Glendale Office (818-546-1500) if you have any question.

Most patients there got the Blue Cross approval in 7 to 10 days.

[Lanie M 7]

BCBS of IL approved me in 7 days. It was submitted on the Tuesday before Thanksgiving and I got the approval the following Tuesday. I have no health problems, on no medications and got my clearances done quickly. I went to the seminar on 10/5 and my surgery is 12/13.

[Cindy C 150]

Less than a week.

[pink dahlia 2,513]

bcbs approval took a little less than 2 weeks, and they did accept my 1 yr on weight watchers. i have a bmi of 40 with sleep apnea and high bp. i was approved nov 16, and my surgery date is in 3 days! dec 13th ! wish me luck !

[MrsMyers10 2]

Took 2 days for me, but I think it's b/c I kept calling BCBS and drove them crazy, haha.