Hi, everyone, I'm new to this. I'm in need of some help. I have BCBS Illinois and was wondering who else has them. I been reading all the stories and it seem like they are a very rough insurance company. Someone please help me.

I had BCBS of Illinois, no problems, very simple due to the additional comorbidities. Of course, my out of pocket expenses were high due to a high deductible and only 80/20 coverage. Good luck.

I also have BCBS IL and have had very few problems with them personally. I just got some paperwork that they're rescinding an approval for part of the procedure but I feel pretty confident I will be able to work with them on that. Usually it's a matter of a code being wrong.

I have a 1500 out if pocket. But no deductible and no copy. Hope it goes very smoothly.

I have BCBS IL and they have been pretty awesome. I call every day haha. I'm having major issues with insurance but the issue is my insurance coordinator. I'm not even going to get into that one. Anyways, it's been a week since my paperwork was submitted. My only issue is the indefinite timeline. One person told me it would take 72 hrs, one 5 days, one 5-7, one 5-10, one said one month. I wish the issue was addressed accurately. I'm very anxious!

Good luck! Hopefully we will both have an easy approval!

I am currently waiting for approval as well. I have been in a program since Jan 2013. I've gone through all the steps needed. I just had my last appointment with the surgeon. Had my presurgery consult and filled all the meds I will need for after surgery. My surgery date is March 13th and I start my 2 week pre surgery liquid diet Jan 28th. However, I had my regular monthly appointment and the nurse told me that they will be sending in the paperwork for the pre cert for the surgery sometime next week. I thought I was already approved!! I don't understand why they would schedule surgery and give me medications and stuff before knowing the insurance will approve the surgery. I guess I will be calling tomorrow to find out. I will be so mad if I went through all of this and the insurance doesnt pay for the surgery.

I have bcbs ILL and it was super smooth. I did not even have comorbities! I just made the 40 BMI mark. Good luck!

Beckyloo4. I have it and I didn't have much of a problem. They approved me in a week. Good luck. Keep me up dated

Thanks, I will. Hopefully I will know sometime next week! Surgery is less than 3 weeks away. Just can't believe the pre-cert is so last minute :/

Got the approval today! So excited for next Thursday! I'm not going to be able to sleep for a week lol

Im so happy for you. So your surgery is next week???

Im so happy for you. So your surgery is next week???

Yep! I'm scheduled for the 13th.

Congrats!!!!!!!!!! Keep me updated.

Thank you! Will do!