How long did it take to get your approval?

If you were denied, did you appeal? Were you approved after the appeal?

Do you have BCBS/Federal or BCBS for a specific state?

Welcome Lisa and good luck!!!

Thank you so.much..not sure how to respond just yet..opps

I have anthem bcbs and they cover all three, lapband, sleeve, and bypass. There is no wait but still have to go to all appointments this month. My manager had the bypass and my supervisor had the sleeve.I am so happy its covered.

BCBS of Louisiana, State Employee with exclusion for WLS so I'm forced to self pay

This is my very first entry on the site. I joined yesterday in the hopes that I would be able to share in all the excitement on this most helpful site. I have Anthems BCBS of Georgia. I my doctor and his helpful staff submitted my request for pre cert on July 24. They where told the package was incomplete on 7/25. On 7/27 then received the required docs for submission. On 7/31 (today) at 1:04pm cntrl time zone I received that awaited call from the my doctor's office advising that I had been approved for my sleeve procedure. SUPER EXCITED!! I was prepared for the worst, reading all of the stories on here but I am so blessed that I had to share the great news!!

I have BCBS of Az its a ppo.I had to have 5 years of records that showed a weight,could be from E.R. ob gyn, or pcp didnt matter which, NUT evaluation, same for a shrink. any co- morbities were a plus. the day they sent the approval in, they got an answer within 2 hrs.they fastest they ever recieved an approval

Mine was sent to insurance yesterday so I'm still waiting!! So nervous! Hope I get a positive call by next week!

I have bcbs direct 10 waiting on approval now everything they needed was submitted mon and my sleeve is suppose to be Friday I hope they approve it soon anyone from

Nj have any insight once all documents are handed in

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Approval ? Thanks

I have bcbs direct 10 waiting on approval now everything they needed was submitted mon and my sleeve is suppose to be Friday I hope they approve it soon anyone from

Nj have any insight once all documents are handed in

To

Approval ? Thanks

Your surgeons office must be pretty confident seeing rhey already booked your procedure! My surgeons office only books pre ops and op dates after approval has come in.

I also have FEP BCBS. I started the process on March 22nd and completed all requirements on June 22^nd. my paper work was submitted on June 25th and I was approved for surgery on June 29th. That's only 4 days!! I was totally in shock when I received the call from my coordinator telling me I had been approved so fast. I could have had surgery in July but I choose to have it on Aug 30th.

I have anthem bcbs and they cover all three, lapband, sleeve, and bypass. There is no wait but still have to go to all appointments this month. My manager had the bypass and my supervisor had the sleeve.I am so happy its covered.

It seems like you will have a great support system! Good Luck with your process!

BCBS of Louisiana, State Employee with exclusion for WLS so I'm forced to self pay

UGH! I just don't get all the exclusions? Is it your employee or BCBS?

This is my very first entry on the site. I joined yesterday in the hopes that I would be able to share in all the excitement on this most helpful site. I have Anthems BCBS of Georgia. I my doctor and his helpful staff submitted my request for pre cert on July 24. They where told the package was incomplete on 7/25. On 7/27 then received the required docs for submission. On 7/31 (today) at 1:04pm cntrl time zone I received that awaited call from the my doctor's office advising that I had been approved for my sleeve procedure. SUPER EXCITED!! I was prepared for the worst, reading all of the stories on here but I am so blessed that I had to share the great news!!

That is awesome Congratulations!!

Mine was sent to insurance yesterday so I'm still waiting!! So nervous! Hope I get a positive call by next week!

Good luck!!

I have bcbs direct 10 waiting on approval now everything they needed was submitted mon and my sleeve is suppose to be Friday I hope they approve it soon anyone from

Nj have any insight once all documents are handed in

To

Approval ? Thanks

I hope you hear soon. Good luck!

I also have FEP BCBS. I started the process on March 22nd and completed all requirements on June 22^nd. my paper work was submitted on June 25th and I was approved for surgery on June 29th. That's only 4 days!! I was totally in shock when I received the call from my coordinator telling me I had been approved so fast. I could have had surgery in July but I choose to have it on Aug 30th.

That is awesome! I am thinking even though they don't require preapproval I may just get it anyway. It seems that turn around is quick.

Thank you! I would say it's better to have it to be on the safe side... Good luck!!!

This is my very first entry on the site. I joined yesterday in the hopes that I would be able to share in all the excitement on this most helpful site. I have Anthems BCBS of Georgia. I my doctor and his helpful staff submitted my request for pre cert on July 24. They where told the package was incomplete on 7/25. On 7/27 then received the required docs for submission. On 7/31 (today) at 1:04pm cntrl time zone I received that awaited call from the my doctor's office advising that I had been approved for my sleeve procedure. SUPER EXCITED!! I was prepared for the worst' date=' reading all of the stories on here but I am so blessed that I had to share the great news!![/quote']

I am in GA too, who is your surgeon;