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Tracym1107

By Tracym1107, in Insurance & Financing

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eglean2    24

eglean2
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Submitted may 17th and still waiting for revision approval. But no denial papers so yay!!

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cryjuliet    0

cryjuliet
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I have bcbs of il and they are getting ready submit mine when I called ins co they said its usually 1-5 weeks

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eglean2    24

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Got a letter today asking for more information. It was dated may 30th. At least it's not a denial! I was told not to call cause they might bury it under more paperwork so I'm just being patient, for now anyway!

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mignonsmom    28

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Ok. I do not want to upset anyone but BC is horrible my 1st RNY they precertified my surgery. I had the surgery done and after 4 years of fighting them they said " precertification does not guarantee payment".

I filed bankruptcy .

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eglean2    24

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I actually have bc/bs hshs through the hospital where I work. And they better not pull that crap!!! I've already had to change programs because of the contract with my hospital. I'm hoping my situation is different since I'm revising from band to gastric. However, if I have learned nothing else, it is a money game!

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mignonsmom    28

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I was also working for a hospital and had BC. They have a disclaimer. So they like to stand by it. Just had my 2nd surgery the hospital submitted 68,000 in charges. I am holding my breath but this time BC not my insurance

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bellepink77    44

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I have bcbs I'll HMO I had no problems getting approved. No supervised weight loss diet. Just my surgeons requirements. Started the process in March had my date for surgery by the first week of April (my date is 6/11) $0 out of pocket expenses. My husband works for CTA.

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bellepink77    44

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I have bcbs I'll HMO I had no problems getting approved. No supervised weight loss diet. Just my surgeons requirements. Started the process in March had my date for surgery by the first week of April (my date is 6/11) $0 out of pocket expenses. My husband works for CTA.

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Wanda Bragg    8

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Eglean I also work for an HSHS hospital and all I have to do is get my psych, upper gi and dietians done. I alreay pretty much know that they will deny my claim due to it not being done at an HSHS hospital. I do have another insurance but dont know that wait time on that to get it submitted to them for approval. I go in on the 12 of Nov. for the rest of my testing so hopfully soon I will know something one way or another!

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snow25    188

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I'm starting to get nervous about BCBS. I've been waiting 1 week, 3 days to hear approval. It would be crushing if I didn't get approved, or if I got approved only to get denied later. Scary stuff.

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Debbiebydesign    93

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I called BCBS and they told me my claim was submitted on 11.30.12, and I could expect 3-4 business days. I got approved today, 12.5.12...so, really about 2-3 days.

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mommy2boys    40

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We submitted yesterday to bcbs il. I called today and the guy was rude. He told me up to 30 days. Wth we already scheduled surgury for the 19. So scared.

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Debbiebydesign    93

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That's too bad. The woman I spoke with was really nice. I wonder if that guy has an issue with people who are overweight. I can't imagine what would take 30 days. Maybe call and talk to someone else.

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