Hi does anyone know about how long it takes BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD PPO to send approval to the dr?

I live in Charlotte, NC, but have BCBS PPO out of Pittsburg, PA. After my 6mo diet class i think it only took less than 3wks for approval. I know it was not that long.

I have BCBS of NC and had approval 2 days after all my info was sent in by the surgeon's office.

I have BCBS of PA and was denied almost immediately.

I have BCBS of PA and was denied almost immediately.

Do you have PPO?? Did the say why?

I have BCBS and I was denied immediately. Apparently my policy excludes weight loss surgery.

I am PPO too....my BMI is about 35/36 and I have a co-morbidity, but it is managed with medication. So, they denied me. My plan is grandfathered and not subject to independent review per the new healthcare laws. It ticked me off, but I understand they are just a business. Thankfully, I got educated/determined/creative and did find a legit surgeon in Mexico and am having surgery in two weeks! I have a very high deductable and surgery in Mexico is only slightly more expensive than my deductible.

Anyway, they were very prompt in responding to each request. Only took a week or two each time.

I am PPO too....my BMI is about 35/36 and I have a co-morbidity' date=' but it is managed with medication. So, they denied me. My plan is grandfathered and not subject to independent review per the new healthcare laws. It ticked me off, but I understand they are just a business. Thankfully, I got educated/determined/creative and did find a legit surgeon in Mexico and am having surgery in two weeks! I have a very high deductable and surgery in Mexico is only slightly more expensive than my deductible.

Anyway, they were very prompt in responding to each request. Only took a week or two each time.[/quote']

Good for you I'm glad your still making it happen, best if luck!!

Hi does anyone know about how long it takes BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD PPO to send approval to the dr?

I'm from ft worth. I was approved the day of my consul....a week ago. My final approval will be after I get all the results in from a 1 hour nutrition study. A hour with a shrink, and a ok from a heart doc because of my age.

I have bcbs of il ppo and mine is as sent in 10/25 I was approved 10/29.

BCBS of Texas, approved in a week of my doctor sending in all of the paper work. I did see the NUT and Psychologist before my info was sent in.

I have bcbs of il ppo and mine is as sent in 10/25 I was approved 10/29.

ShrinkyDinkMe22 that's GREAT NEWS!! I'm in IL as well in hoping to hear quickly because my dr is shooting for a feb date. Once I get the approval then I have to do my blood work, chest X-ray, EKG, and I'm good to go!!

I was surprised that it took only one submission and I was approved in about 1 week. I have a surgery date for Feb. 4th.

I have bcbs ppo NJ and I was approved in 2 days

I was approved through my dads bcbs plan as soon as I did the therPy session they require!

I'm in Ohio, I was approved in less than a week. Just waiting on my surgery date. Good luck,