Jump to content
×
Are you looking for the BariatricPal Store? Go now!
$99 Yearly Supply Alert! 🌈 "1 per Day!" Bariatric Multivitamins

Bcbs Approval?

PeaceLove&Tash

Recommended Posts

PeaceLove&Tash    27

PeaceLove&Tash
Posted

Ow quickly did you hear back from BCBS after you completed all the requirements? I am hoping for July or August. But I would like to be banded ASAP to get through bandster hell and whatnot.

Share this post

Link to post
Share on other sites

cmoody821    44

cmoody821
Posted

I have BCBS Anthem and it took one week for approval.

Share this post

Link to post
Share on other sites

Nacol    76

Nacol
Posted

Federal BCBS told me approvals r done in a week too.

Share this post

Link to post
Share on other sites

slp640    12

slp640
Posted

I have BCBS of Illinois and it took 13 days for me.

Share this post

Link to post
Share on other sites

mariamaria1070    21

mariamaria1070
Posted

My Dr's office faxed over my paperwork on Friday and when I called BCBS on Tuesday they had already approved it! ;-)

Share this post

Link to post
Share on other sites

Nacol    76

Nacol
Posted

My Dr's office faxed over my paperwork on Friday and when I called BCBS on Tuesday they had already approved it! ;-)

Wow, which one was this? Illinois or other...

Share this post

Link to post
Share on other sites

mariamaria1070    21

mariamaria1070
Posted

Wow, which one was this? Illinois or other...

BCBS of Illinois

Share this post

Link to post
Share on other sites

Jackie Murphy    10

Jackie Murphy
Posted

I have BCBS of MN -> I kept calling my doctors office it took forever for them to submit the paperwork! The insurance company received the info on June 5th and sent the approval letter out on June 13th!

Share this post

Link to post
Share on other sites

honk    780

honk
Posted

1-2 weeks. One thing to keep in mind. Does your doctor require an amount of weight loss before they will schedule surgery? Mine was 35 pounds but I 've heard everything from nothing to 15 pounds.

Share this post

Link to post
Share on other sites

mommykristie    59

mommykristie
Posted

I have BSBS of AL and it took less than 48 hours for approval. I could have scheduled the surgery for the end of that same week, but I had other obligations and didn't want to be dealing with recovery at the same time.

Share this post

Link to post
Share on other sites

PeaceLove&Tash    27

PeaceLove&Tash
Posted

1-2 weeks. One thing to keep in mind. Does your doctor require an amount of weight loss before they will schedule surgery? Mine was 35 pounds but I 've heard everything from nothing to 15 pounds.

No I had to do a psych eval, nutrition consult, and see the doc! That's all that's was required. Other than high bmi and comorbid factors and whatnot. My appointment is July 5th! I hope to hear something within that next week.

Share this post

Link to post
Share on other sites

lolitawantsaband    45

lolitawantsaband
Posted

BCBS IL 1 1/2 DAYS

Share this post

Link to post
Share on other sites

DSC1970    17

DSC1970
Posted

I have bcbs of ny and my approval was less than 3 days

Share this post

Link to post
Share on other sites

Partymom    4

Partymom
Posted

BCBS of IL....just a couple of days. Very friendly people! Keep calling them to check--it helps!!

Share this post

Link to post
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now
Go To Topic Listing PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A

  • Trending Products

  • Trending Topics

  • Recent Status Updates

    • Eve411

      Eve411

      April Surgery
      Am I the only struggling to get weight down. I started with weight of 297 and now im 280 but seem to not lose more weight. My nutrtionist told me not to worry about the pounds because I might still be losing inches. However, I do not really see much of a difference is this happen to any of you, if so any tips?
      Thanks
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • Clueless_girl

      Clueless_girl

      Well recovering from gallbladder removal was a lot like recovering from the modified duodenal switch surgery, twice in 4 months yay 🥳😭. I'm having to battle cravings for everything i shouldn't have, on top of trying to figure out what happens after i eat something. Sigh, let me fast forward a couple of months when everyday isn't a constant battle and i can function like a normal person again! 😞
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • KeeWee

      KeeWee

      It's been 10 long years! Here is my VSG weight loss surgiversary update..
      https://www.ae1bmerchme.com/post/10-year-surgiversary-update-for-2024 
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • Aunty Mamo

      Aunty Mamo

      Iʻm roughly 6 weeks post-op this morning and have begun to feel like a normal human, with a normal human body again. I started introducing solid foods and pill forms of medications/supplements a couple of weeks ago and it's really amazing to eat meals with my family again, despite the fact that my portions are so much smaller than theirs. 
      I live on the island of Oʻahu and spend a lot of time in the water- for exercise, for play,  and for spiritual & mental health. The day I had my month out appointment with my surgeon, I packed all my gear in my truck, anticipating his permission to get back in the ocean. The minute I walked out of that hospital I drove straight to the shore and got in that water. Hallelujah! My appointment was at 10 am. I didn't get home until after 5 pm. 
      I'm down 31 pounds since the day of surgery and 47 since my pre-op diet began, with that typical week long stall occurring at three weeks. I'm really starting to see some changes lately- some of my clothing is too big, some fits again. The most drastic changes I notice however are in my face. I've also noticed my endurance and flexibility increasing. I was really starting to be held up physically, and I'm so grateful that I'm seeing that turn around in such short order. 
      My general disposition lately is hopeful and motivated. The only thing that bugs me on a daily basis still is the way those supplements make my house smell. So stink! But I just bought a smell proof bag online that other people use to put their pot in. My house doesn't stink anymore. 
       
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • BeanitoDiego

      BeanitoDiego

      Oh yeah, something I wanted to rant about, a billing dispute that cropped up 3 months ago.
      Surgery was in August of 2023. A bill shows up for over $7,000 in January. WTF? I asks myself. I know that I jumped through all of the insurance hoops and verified this and triple checked that, as did the surgeon's office. All was set, and I paid all of the known costs before surgery.
      A looong story short, is that an assistant surgeon that was in the process of accepting money from my insurance company touched me while I was under anesthesia. That is what the bill was for. But hey, guess what? Some federal legislation was enacted last year to help patients out when they cannot consent to being touched by someone out of their insurance network. These types of bills fall under something called, "surprise billing," and you don't have to put up with it.
      https://www.cms.gov/nosurprises
      I had to make a lot of phone calls to both the surgeon's office and the insurance company and explain my rights and what the maximum out of pocket costs were that I could be liable for. Also had to remind them that it isn't my place to be taking care of all of this and that I was going to escalate things if they could not play nice with one another.
      Quick ending is that I don't have to pay that $7,000+. Advocate, advocate, advocate for yourself no matter how long it takes and learn more about this law if you are ever hit with a surprise bill.
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.

  • Recent Topics

  • Hot Products

  • Sign Up For
    Our Newsletter

    Follow us for the latest news
    and special product offers!
  • Together, we have lost...
      lbs

    PatchAid Vitamin Patches

    Bariatric Forums

    For Patients

    Health Professionals

    Search Surgeons

    Bariatric Surgeons: Want to research a weight loss surgery surgeon? Enter their last name below to start!

    ×