My surgeons office is going to submit my info to UHC either Monday or Tuesday. I am very nervous and excited and scared and every other emotion all at once. I have UHC through MD Medicaid and my question is through 6months of NUT visits and mental eval and 4 yrs of weight history. With all that how fast did you guys get an approval

Hello want2bsleeved87,

Welcome to BariatricPal. I have UHC and my claim was approved in one week. It was submitted on 9/11, reviewed and approved on 9/18. My doctor's office does not schedule the actual date until they have the letter in writing. They want to make sure the correct surgery and codes are listed on the letter. I swear they sent the letter via pony express since it took 9 days to arrive. The doctor's office called me on 9/27 to schedule surgery. I had my surgery on 10/25 due to work commitments.

I have been told it can take up to a month. My employer goes through Optum, and the case manager told me they have 15 business days to respond.

Good luck with your upcoming surgery.

Edited December 21, 201312 yr by ribearty

Thanks for the help. I am going to call tomorrow to see when they are going to submit to the insurance

Mine took 6 days. Business days.