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Hello guys, hope you're having a fantastic week. If some of you are in my exact situation "waiting for insurance approval" lets find comfort in each other and share our story... My paper were submitted to Cigna last Wednesday 12/12/12 and yesterday the surgeons coordinator called to request a Diet History that the insurance company is asking for... I think is a good sign ... What do you think??

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I got approval in 3 days from Preferred One. My surgery is 12-31-12. Happy new year to me. Hopefully, your insurance won't take too much longer. Hang in there!

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I'm waiting :wacko: Submitted to insurance on 12/17. Just waiting . . .

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I had my last test today. Now they can submit everything to the ins co. Hoping for Jan. date.

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Submitted on 12/13 still waiting impatiently i might add lol i talked to the nurse at bcbs and she says she had everything just needs time to do it they have 15 days she said but she also said she would do what she could to get done b4 Friday

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Good luck to everyone. We're a step closer that when we started, and soon we will look back and remember this moment. I have faith everything is gonna go well. Please keep me posted.

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denied today :( Getting ready to meet with my bariatric coordinator to figure out the next step.

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denied today :( Getting ready to meet with my bariatric coordinator to figure out the next step.

Did they tell you why you got denied? i'm so scared of getting denied, although I've done everything I've been asked. My paperwork was only submitted on the 18th I believe, so I've got to wait, I'm sure, especially since the holiday is coming up.

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I was submitted last week, but they omitted my PCP's medical clearance because what they got from him wasn't what they needed. Cigna batted it right back for that very reason, per the coordinator. It took a little coordination on my part and a couple of days, but I finally got the two offices in sync and it got FULLY submitted yesterday (12/19).

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Well since I will be going through a military hospital, they do not go through the insurance. However I am waiting for the surgeon to call me with a date. I have done everything that was asked and hoping for them to call me soon with a Jan date!

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I was denied because Cigna said that my doctor didn't provide enough support stating that the sleeve would reverse my hyperlipidemia. So I asked my dr to fax another letter to my bariatric lady stating that the sleeve would help reverse it. My bmi is 36, so I have to have that comorbidity to qualify. So, we'll see....

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Have been denied 3 times... Starting on my 2nd level appeal now. Along with starting open ticket with insurance corporate consumer affairs because of the clerical errors from the insurance and issues with the insurance not correcting them and honoring my requests and giving me definitions for their denial basis, etc. a big ole mess

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Mine was resubmitted for the 3rd time on 12/17.. I've been doing insurance requirements since June. Got my approval today!!! Best of luck to you! Hang in there!

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Have been denied 3 times... Starting on my 2nd level appeal now. Along with starting open ticket with insurance corporate consumer affairs because of the clerical errors from the insurance and issues with the insurance not correcting them and honoring my requests and giving me definitions for their denial basis, etc. a big ole mess

Oh wow...I am so sorry. My heart goes out to you. What a stessful mess. Hugs!

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