The way my doctors office is billing my procedure is with an out of network facility and in network surgeon. It ends up costing me less that way.

My paperwork was sent to insurance on Friday the 13th (hope that's not a sign) and I called yesterday to confirm that had received it and they had. They said they received it yesterday the 16th and that it usually takes 15 days to render a decision.

I got an email this afternoon from my insurance stating that my company has made some changes to our medical plan. One of the changes being that bariatric surgery can only take place at an in network center of excellence starting April 1.

Doc office wants to schedule me for a March surgery, but I'm just worried that something is going to happen that would push me into April :-/

Sorry so long. Just venting.

Call your doctor and make them aware of the situation. This way you make sure he doesn't schedule you after the change goes into effect He wants to get paid, he will make sure that happens.

*FYI - Email Alex about the duplicate post.