My paperwork was officially submitted to Aetna yesterday, so while I am twiddling my thumbs waiting to hear something (an approval, HOPE-HOPE-HOPE!), please share your Aetna experience!

1. How long did it take for you to get an answer once your paperwork was submitted?
   
2. Has anyone with a high BMI and co-morbidities been denied? If so, why?
   
3. Do your ears hang low, do they wobble to and fro? <g>
   

Just got denied again over 2009 weight not documented here I go again I dont think I will ever be approved with bcbsal....im going crazy

I have bcbs of al and that was my last of the 10 things they said was missing so I had my PCP send it over then she says there is only one... I said we'll I only went to that dr once in 2009... So she had me get a letter from PCP saying I only went once??????? Tedious if you asked but I did what they asked and still awaiting...? Its been 1 week since faxing letter but since End of Sept. since 1st submitting.... How bout you??

I have Aetna and now I am nervous I am on my 60 day visit and my doctor dropped me and I am hoping my weight is on record on my medical records now I need my OB/Gyn records and hope all goes well next month

Finally finished the 6 month physician monitored today. Time to submit for approval.

I finished my 3 month nutrition stuff, I have an egd next week and then it gets sent off for approval!

I finished my 3 month nutrition stuff' date=' I have an egd next week and then it gets sent off for approval![/quote']

Nice your almost there!!!! Edg is easy peasy

I have Aetna and now I am nervous I am on my 60 day visit and my doctor dropped me and I am hoping my weight is on record on my medical records now I need my OB/Gyn records and hope all goes well next month

Why did he do that may I ask seems unfair

Nice your almost there!!!! Edg is easy peasy

The hardest part for me will be coming up with the 500 for my out of pocket thing before surgery. Hello early tax return!

I have Aetna and now I am nervous I am on my 60 day visit and my doctor dropped me and I am hoping my weight is on record on my medical records now I need my OB/Gyn records and hope all goes well next month

Why did he drop you seem unfair

He said because I missed 3 appointments even though it was in five years that he can no longer be my pcp. I feel if be was that adamant about missed appointments he should have the 12 people who work in his small office do reminder calls.

He said because I missed 3 appointments even though it was in five years that he can no longer be my pcp. I feel if be was that adamant about missed appointments he should have the 12 people who work in his small office do reminder calls.

Wow are do a cover charge if you dobt call and cancle but that's sad that they don't do reminder calls and plus I wouldnt want him as a pcp if he takes things that personally you never kno what's going on in ppl lives but I've never miss one appt

The hardest part for me will be coming up with the 500 for my out of pocket thing before surgery. Hello early tax return!

In regards to the money for the out if pocket speak with the financial office at the hospital and make payment arrangements,had I not asked I would be paying 750 oop,they made arrangements for me to pay half now and the rest over the next 12 months..Check it out

In regards to the money for the out if pocket speak with the financial office at the hospital and make payment arrangements' date='had I not asked I would be paying 750 oop,they made arrangements for me to pay half now and the rest over the next 12 months..Check it out[/quote']

Yesssss hospitals will make payment arrangements thats why im not worried about them as long as I pay surgeon im great!!! Good post!!

In regards to the money for the out if pocket speak with the financial office at the hospital and make payment arrangements' date='had I not asked I would be paying 750 oop,they made arrangements for me to pay half now and the rest over the next 12 months..Check it out[/quote']

Thanks!

Ladies i am proud to say.... IAM OFFICIALLY APPROVED! I called this morning just to get my case number and she said.. ohh. You have been authorized. No need to call anymore!

Ladies i am proud to say.... IAM OFFICIALLY APPROVED! I called this morning just to get my case number and she said.. ohh. You have been authorized. No need to call anymore!

YEAH!!

Ladies i am proud to say.... IAM OFFICIALLY APPROVED! I called this morning just to get my case number and she said.. ohh. You have been authorized. No need to call anymore

CONGRATS! Sooooooooooooooooo happy for you!!!. Now check that off your list..lol, have you found about when your surgery date is?