Hi all! I am very new to the WLS idea and have just began researching and speaking with doctors. I spoke with my insurance (Humana) and know the surgery is covered ans whatnot, but I am curious if anyone with Humana knows the average length of approval time? I will likely call back and ask tomorrow, but would appreciate anyone's input on their experience.

I'm still covered on my parents' insurance for another year and a half, but my dad's company is switching providers in January and I'm not sure of coverage, so I'm on a semi-tight timeline of getting it in before the new year. Thank you!

I just got approved with humana, and once the Dr had everything ready to submit, all the hoops etc. Humana approved in less than two weeks.

And also there was not a 6 month diet requirement, just history of failure on diets. I saw surgeon first time in late May, and now that approved, surgery is scheduled for October 14th, due to busy schedule at hospital and surgeon schedule.

And also there was not a 6 month diet requirement, just history of failure on diets. I saw surgeon first time in late May, and now that approved, surgery is scheduled for October 14th, due to busy schedule at hospital and surgeon schedule.

Oh great! Thank you is much! Now to find the right surgeon....

Where are you located?

I have Tricare/Humana and was approved in 2 days! I wrote a letter to insurance and also my gastroenterologist wrote a letter of recommendation. My BMI is 40 & I currently have high BP, hypothyroidism, GERD, Hiatal Hernia, Steato-Hepatitis. Not sure if all that contributed to the quick approval, but thankful they approved! Good luck!!

I have Humana Medicare. I only had to wait about 10 days.

Edited September 13, 201411 yr by MsUjima