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Hello. I am looking for anyone who lives in NY that has Fidelis NY insurance. I was wondering how long it takes them to approve surgery after all paperwork is sent in! Thanks!!

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Hi Judy,

I have fidelis also..I was wondering if you have heard anything from insurance? my papers were sent today and Im wondering also how long it takes for an answer....

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My surgery hasn't been scheduled yet! Havent done the mental health part yet! I was just wondering if anyone else knew how long it took once paperwork was sent in! Good luck with your journey! Keep me posted!!

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i just went to the doctors yesterday and i got a surgery date for 6/27 penning insurance(fidelis) fingers crossed it wont take long.

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you don't have to do any testing or anything?

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Yes i still have to go for the endoscopy and a eating class i also have to do a bunch of labs again.

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I have been doing the Fidelis requirements since February! I had to go to meetings and have an ekg, stress test blood work, 6 visits with nutritionist and am finishing up 3 trips to mental health then have to get clearance from my PCP and then back to surgeon for surgery date! Have to go through lots of hoops to get there but it will be worth it!

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i still havent heard from insurance. this is the most mind wreaking thing to go thought . ugh

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I'm still waiting for a surgery date...all I got was a preop class date :(

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I'm still waiting for a surgery date...all I got was a preop class date :(

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i called my insurance today and they said that nothing has been submitted yet i got my preop classes endoscopy and surgery date on4-29. am calling my doctor tomorrow... lol i need answers

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finally got a date! july 16th it is :)

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CONGRATS!!

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hey judy...I just received my insurance approval from fidelis...its dated may 20th..so it took about 2 weeks after my surgery date was picked and submitted to them...just wanted to give you a time frame :)

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My insurance is waiting on papers to be submitted they r so slow it takes 24hr for approval doctor office soooo slow geesh

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