I have been approved! I sent in all of my paperwork on June 11th and they closed my case because I did not have a physical or bloodwork within the last 60 days. The third party (Alicare) also insisted that they had their own requirements seperate of what is in my benefits summary. I argued this point, andI went for my physical yesterday and bloodwork the day before. I submitted the updated information this morning with a somewhat personal letter. Less than a few hours passed and the Union had called to say that they had waived their right for third party approval and have approved my surgery!

In case anyone is wondering, my insurance is Cofinity.

Yay for diligent you! Kuddos! We will be hanging out on the losers bench soon!

I have been approved! I sent in all of my paperwork on June 11th and they closed my case because I did not have a physical or bloodwork within the last 60 days. The third party (Alicare) also insisted that they had their own requirements seperate of what is in my benefits summary. I argued this point' date=' andI went for my physical yesterday and bloodwork the day before. I submitted the updated information this morning with a somewhat personal letter. Less than a few hours passed and the Union had called to say that they had waived their right for third party approval and have approved my surgery!

In case anyone is wondering, my insurance is Cofinity.[/quote']

Yay!! Congrats and good luck!