I was submitted to BCBS of IL yesterday morning! I called this morning to verify they received it, but how long does it normally take for people to hear back?? I'm trying to push the place I'm having the surgery at to schedule me ASAP so I can have it done this summer! So excited to get this process going. So nervous ill get denied though :-(

Thanks for the replies.

I'm trying to get all the information I can right now. So far, so good. My bmi is 40.2 so looks like I won't have to go through all those tests.

NellieBean-Sorry you have to go to the NUT today lol, just tell them its not that deep, you want to be fit, and pretty thats all lol :-)

Good luck to you all, and so sorry

I just wanted to mention, my doc told me that BCBS of IL is the best insurance you can have if you are getting any sort of bariatric surgery. No supervised diet required, only one meeting with a dietician and then a psych eval. He says they are quick to approve. This clinic does 6 surgeries per day so they know what they are talking about.

Yes, its the best plan ever. I'm so happy that I have it. Surgery should be approved real soon. My doctor already has my bmi at 40.2

Is everyone using the Blue Distinction Centers of BCBS. I was told they were recommended but not required, am I correct?

I have bcbs of illinois and was told, and also read in my policy that if I use a blue distinction center or center of excellence than my insurance will pay at 100%, You may want to look into this. My surgeon is willing to go to this hospital to save me some money.

My paperwork was submitted yesterday afternoon. I called this morning and they said it was still under review! I will call Monday and hopefully have some answers she told me it could take up to 30 days but I think they have to say that if you ask. I have heard the BCBSIL is the best and quickest on approvals!!! Fingers crossed!!

I have bcbs ppo of california and I was approved in 48 hours. The person who called me regarding the approval told me it took so long because only part of the doctors fax came in and they had to request them to resend.