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I got approved

Sara 401

By Sara 401, in Insurance & Financing

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Sara 401    8

Sara 401
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Im so excited after months of trying to get my surgery approved!!!!!! IT HAPPENED YEAH :) im so happy after fighting with BCBS and than paying a crap load of $$$$ for COBRA due to being laid off in September. I finally get the approval. That was the best news.

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ElleG    394

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Awesome!!!!

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Sara 401    8

Sara 401
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But now they are saying dec 10th. Slight problem. I have COBRA till dec 1st than I have a different coverage. So I need it before dec 1st :( what do I do

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mskami77    295

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But now they are saying dec 10th. Slight problem. I have COBRA till dec 1st than I have a different coverage. So I need it before dec 1st :( what do I do

Have explained your situation to them? It must be very unnerving. I'm sending prayers your way.

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TurnThePage    220

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Depending on who you talked to, try faxing a brief letter to your surgeon and a copy to his office manager outlining your dilemma and asking for their help. Regular staffers don't have the authority to do anything about the surgical schedule, but the surgeon and his manager both have a strong financial incentive to squeeze you into the schedule. You have to stay on top of this and be your own best advocate. Be polite but firm!

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Sara 401    8

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I know but the woman I spoke to is her right hand man so to speak. Im trying to be polite. But its hard

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TurnThePage    220

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Sometimes the 'right hand' is passive and you need to be aggressive to get your surgery date before you lose your insurance coverage. Try that letter to the surgeon with a copy to the office manager. The surgeon has the discretion to change the surgery schedule, but you need to make him aware of the problem and the urgency of your situation. Good luck--will be keeping my fingers crossed for you!

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