Anyone with BCBS-IL know approximately how long it takes for pre-auth approval???

They did it all for me, but I called to make sure things were submitted on my own. When my surgeon's office was supposed to call the first time, I waited three weeks before I learned they forgot to call, a process that should have only taken a day or less. They were really nice both times I called.

My approval was quick, painless, and everything went through. Whew!

For the most part, mine too, but wow, some horror stories I have heard in support groups. I think there was even a post in this thread where the person's surgery was billed after it was over and they were told approval does not guarantee payment! Why on earth then did they even waste the person's time by making them submit if they were not going to pay?!?? Scary!

I am Driving the insurance lady crazy at the Drs office lol. I called everday to make sure she got everthing and submitted. She went from really nice to kinda aggravated lol. But she should understand. People ate fighting to be healthy. I could understand if I was getting a boob job then she could say calm down lady ...lol

I have BCBS and they declined. I am double covered also by United Healthcare who approved me in 1 day!

Did they tell you why you were declined?

I called today and the insurance said it got sent back to the Dr to have him sign off that I am aware of what the surgery is what happens etc...the Dr sent it back right away. She said try to call Tuesday. But I'm hoping that if that's all they asked for maybe its an approval? Or do you guys think I'm reaching...LOL

They declined you? Did they say why? Thank god your double insured

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.

I have BCBS as well. My claim was submitted on 11-30-12 as well. I still have not heard back from them . Praying I get approved soon.

Approved!!!!!!! So excited

Surgery Dec 19th

Surgery Dec 19th

yay!...congrats!!! Hope all is going well with you How long did the whole process take for you? From the first office visit with the surgeon to your surgery date? I have bcbs of Illinois ppo.

yay!...congrats!!! Hope all is going well with you How long did the whole process take for you? From the first office visit with the surgeon to your surgery date? I have bcbs of Illinois ppo.

I know you didn't ask me, but I hope this helps.

I went to the first mtg July 16. They kind of "forgot" to call me to make the surgeon's appointment so, my first surgeon office visit for me was September 7. Psych test was October 30.

I got my date December 4. Thanksgiving held me up just under two weeks. The insurance person at the doc's office was in vacation that long, and had my last required visit with my PCP on November 19, which was the last thing before submission to BcBs. It was submitted on November 30. I figured it took 2-3 business days for approval. My surgeon was booked 9-10 weeks out. I'm scheduled for February 7. Waiting is the game.

I know you didn't ask me, but I hope this helps.

I went to the first mtg July 16. They kind of "forgot" to call me to make the surgeon's appointment so, my first surgeon office visit for me was September 7. Psych test was October 30.

I got my date December 4. Thanksgiving held me up just under two weeks. The insurance person at the doc's office was in vacation that long, and had my last required visit with my PCP on November 19, which was the last thing before submission to BcBs. It was submitted on November 30. I figured it took 2-3 business days for approval. My surgeon was booked 9-10 weeks out. I'm scheduled for February 7. Waiting is the game.

Thanks Debbie for sharing that info. I bet with it being the end of the year and everyone trying to get surgerys in caused a bunch stressed office workers Your date is getting closer...I'm excited for you ..Best of Luck!

I'm not complaining though...just under 7 months. They said 4-6.