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The Insurance Waiting Game!

So I finished all my testing on 02/12/14. All information has been submitted to the insurance. My question is how long did your approvals take? If it was denied first what you had to do to get approved?

Everyone has different insurances(mine is Blue Cross of IL) so I know timeframes will vary. I am just curious and extremely anxious.

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    • gettinbacktome
      gettinbacktome

      Update!!! So I called my insurance today. They reviewed my notes and it states I met the criteria! She said they approved on the 24th but that dept has to note it in the system and they haven't done t

    • Catherine707
      Catherine707

      I had a terrible time with the insurance but for really weird reasons like their computer system hadn't been updated to show that we had bariatric coverage.... so I wouldn't expect that to be a "norma

    • gettinbacktome
      gettinbacktome

      Catherine 707- I said if I hadn't heard anything by the end of next week I would call.

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    I have bcbs of michigan and it took just over a week for them to approve it. Longest week ever!

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    Dharriott & sarahjane79 - I know TX & IL are affiliated so I am hoping I have a great time frame like you guys!

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    Update!!! So I called my insurance today. They reviewed my notes and it states I met the criteria! She said they approved on the 24th but that dept has to note it in the system and they haven't done that yet. Said they may be backed up. At least I know i am approved!!!

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    Update!!! So I called my insurance today. They reviewed my notes and it states I met the criteria! She said they approved on the 24th but that dept has to note it in the system and they haven't done that yet. Said they may be backed up. At least I know i am approved!!!

    Whoo Hoo! Hi-5! Doing the approval dance... You are on your way! Congrats

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    Yay I know your excited when I got my approval it was like a relief and now is becoming a reality :) you go girl. So ready to be healthy and able to do more things :)

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