I Got APPROVED!!!

[Kelkie 0]

I got approved through BCBS of North Dakota on first appeal! They sent it out to an external reviewer, and they said yes!!:scared0: I am soooo stoked! So, everyone who is denied the first time... fight back! It is possible.

[ButterflyBandita?? 0]

Congrats! You must be so ecstatic.

[mp8btpc 33]

YAY! COngrats that is so awesome for you.

[Kelkie 0]

Thanks everyone! I am so excited I just don't know what to do with myself... I couldn't eat dinner (note to self: do not check email prior to dinner), I can't sleep either... Wow

[KabinKitty 11]

Kelkie,

First of all congratulations on getting approved! :001_unsure: Can you share with us other BC/BSer's what was in your appeal letter? I have a feeling we'll be appealing once the packet is sent into the ins co.

If you want to email me with the info that would be fine! Thanks!

[Kelkie 0]

I would be happy to share...afterall, I wrote my own letter, but used references from a couple of letters that I found on here, and over at OH. PM me your email info, and I will help you out as much as I can.

[blondie1007 51]

Why were you denied the first time ?

[Kelkie 0]

I was denied the first time because my insurance company considers the surgery "investigational".

[mila1013 0]

investigational that is the one bcbs loves to use, i have a feeling that by jan 2011 they will be approving the sleeve-hope i am right...congrats what great news to overturn the denial

[dentonpl 0]

I would love to get a copy of your appeals letter too. BCBS needs to get with the program!

Thanks so much!

Lisa

dentonpl@aol.com