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yonikkia

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yonikkia    11

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Paperwork submitted Dec. 7th.. My surgeon is Jonathan Taylor in Baton Rouge, la.. I can't get an appt to schedule surgery until I'm approved. I call every three days and I'm still pending. I was told by UHC coordinator because I don't have a surgery date could be the reason for the delay along with the holidays... Not a good feeling... This waiting game is driving me crazy

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Darkkyss    33

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Call your insurance company Monday and ask questions can't hurt............ I did......... I pushed every step of the way, from first appointment till surgery was 3 months

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yonikkia    11

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Call your insurance company Monday and ask questions can't hurt............ I did......... I pushed every step of the way' date=' from first appointment till surgery was 3 months[/quote']

I will do just that... b/c I'm afraid something is wrong... But I will def call

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Paperwork submitted Dec. 7th.. My surgeon is Jonathan Taylor in Baton Rouge' date=' la.. I can't get an appt to schedule surgery until I'm approved. I call every three days and I'm still pending. I was told by UHC coordinator because I don't have a surgery date could be the reason for the delay along with the holidays... Not a good feeling... This waiting game is driving me crazy[/quote']

That could be true i live in Hammond la but I'm. Going w a Orydone in Covington any way when my coordinator submitted my paper work she sent a dummy date my paper was sent on the 26 and the got The papers on 27 approved on the 28 good luck to you I would like to keep in touch

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yonikkia    11

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That could be true i live in Hammond la but I'm. Going w a Orydone in Covington any way when my coordinator submitted my paper work she sent a dummy date my paper was sent on the 26 and the got The papers on 27 approved on the 28 good luck to you I would like to keep in touch

Thank you ... So no date and its a delay... Got it...

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Thank you ... So no date and its a delay... Got it...

But I could the second day my papers was submitted ..call the insurance company not the surgeon office cause they take to long to do anything my coordinator still doesn't kno I was approved yesterday cause she was busy I couldn't get in contact w get but you have to be a advocate for yourself as we'll

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yonikkia    11

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But I could the second day my papers was submitted ..call the insurance company not the surgeon office cause they take to long to do anything my coordinator still doesn't kno I was approved yesterday cause she was busy I couldn't get in contact w get but you have to be a advocate for yourself as we'll

Yes I have been calling and speaking to the UHC case worker and she always say let me send them an email to get ur case looked at.... So it's still n review I talk to this lady twice a week

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Yes I have been calling and speaking to the UHC case worker and she always say let me send them an email to get ur case looked at.... So it's still n review I talk to this lady twice a week

Which is nerve wrecking I kno those few little days drove me crazy it's gone happen for you I'm prayer you get that approval

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Paperwork submitted Dec. 7th.. My surgeon is Jonathan Taylor in Baton Rouge' date=' la.. I can't get an appt to schedule surgery until I'm approved. I call every three days and I'm still pending. I was told by UHC coordinator because I don't have a surgery date could be the reason for the delay along with the holidays... Not a good feeling... This waiting game is driving me crazy[/quote']

Hi I am also in Baton Rouge, My surgeon was Karl Leblanc, at OLOL, I also have UHC. It took about 3 weeks for them to approve me, the first time they declined it but it was a clause in our policy my husband. He had to be working for the company for two years, it is a policy with the company, and my surgeon's nurse said she never heard of that. Then two years to the date we resent it and about three weeks later they approved it. I actually got my approval letter before my dr's office did. Good luck to you it is coming, my surgeon's office told me they are slower than a lot of the other companies, so i was well prepared to wait. My aunt's surgeon was Dr. Taylor he is so sweet, and she is doing great it has been a year out for and she loves him. I wish you luck.

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Hi I am also in Baton Rouge' date=' My surgeon was Karl Leblanc, at OLOL, I also have UHC. It took about 3 weeks for them to approve me, the first time they declined it but it was a clause in our policy my husband. He had to be working for the company for two years, it is a policy with the company, and my surgeon's nurse said she never heard of that. Then two years to the date we resent it and about three weeks later they approved it. I actually got my approval letter before my dr's office did. Good luck to you it is coming, my surgeon's office told me they are slower than a lot of the other companies, so i was well prepared to wait. My aunt's surgeon was Dr. Taylor he is so sweet, and she is doing great it has been a year out for and she loves him. I wish you luck.[/quote']

Thanks so much I have been nervous about Taylor and wanted to switch to LeBlanc but I'm trying to be patient.... Thanks again

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yonikkia    11

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I am approved I called UHC and was told that a min ago... called my doctor's office and they are closed...so now I'm waiting for the doctors office to open back up so I can get an appointment..!!!!

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SweetnCurvy    112

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I am approved I called UHC and was told that a min ago... called my doctor's office and they are closed...so now I'm waiting for the doctors office to open back up so I can get an appointment..!!!!

Wow ur sooooo lucky! I have UHC too and I am hoping to submit next month. Congrats!!:)

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yonikkia    11

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Wow ur sooooo lucky! I have UHC too and I am hoping to submit next month. Congrats!!:)

Thanks now I just want to get the next process started!!!!

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SweetnCurvy    112

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Thanks now I just want to get the next process started!!!!

I know right! Lol its like HURRY UP, I'VE BEEN READY! You will do great!:)

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