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tamarlarae

By tamarlarae, in Insurance & Financing

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tamarlarae    11

tamarlarae
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Does anyone have BCBS of IL but not live there? I am trying to get a feel on how long the wait is, or how much "trouble" I might run into. I do not have many comorbidies but I have high BMI and heart disease as well as diabetes runs in my family. The people I've talked to have been less than helpful since I do not live in IL.

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butterfly_gal    151

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I have BCBSIL, but I do live in Illinois. The insurance advisor for my surgeon said that BCBSIL is one of the top for approvals. I found out I was approved within 10 days after she submitted. Sorry I can't completely help you.

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harmony1983    6

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I'm new here (first post actually) but I have BCBS IL and I live in TX. They should be submitting today as long as my medical records come in. Did they tell you you'd have to do a 12 week nutrition program?

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wolfpacker    32

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Does anyone have BCBS of IL but not live there? I am trying to get a feel on how long the wait is, or how much "trouble" I might run into. I do not have many comorbidies but I have high BMI and heart disease as well as diabetes runs in my family. The people I've talked to have been less than helpful since I do not live in IL.

I have BCBSIL and live in NC. I started the process on Nov 4, 2012 and was approved on Dec 24th. I got sleeved on 1/9/2013. Approval on first request and for my insurance paid all but $50 deductible. No hassle whatsoever. Best decision I made. My BMI was 42 and I have sleep apnea and high cholesterol. Hope this helps.

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tamarlarae    11

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I was not told I'd have a 12 week nutrition plan. I hope not because I will have to get sleeved this summer otherwise I can not get sleeved... I am a teacher and have to work around my breaks... It's good to know there's not much hassle though!! Thanks guys!

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shortnsweet2013    2

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I have BCBSIL PPO and I live in TN. I was told because my BMI is over 40 I only needed a Psych Eval, Nutritistionist consult and letter from my PCP. I will be submitted tomorrow so hopefully it won't be too bad

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shortnsweet2013    2

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Insurance approved!!!!!! Yes!!!!!! Submitted Friday 4/12 - approved today 4/16!!

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erikalexandra19    10

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I have BCBS IL (PPO) and live in FL. I'd like to know if I submit the docs directly to the insurance, can I get approved?

Seems that regardless of policy some doctors either come up with a 3 month or a 6 month physician supervised diet.. I've submitted to the doctor's office all requirements needed (according to BCBSIL policy).... Now they are saying that it needs to be within 12 months ... But my policy says that it's within 24 months before surgery.. I'm confused... Is it that the doctors down here want to "milk" my insurance by using their own nutritionists n psychologists? :(

That's why I'd like to know if I can just reach out to the insurance myself... Does amybody know?

Thank uuu!!! :)

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