Good morning ladies and gents. I'm not sure if this question has already been asked or addressed, but here goes. I live in NJ and have Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield, about how long does it take for them to approve surgery once they get all the stuff they need from the doctor? I have a wedding coming up in early June and i am in it so i want to plan accordingly. My last appointment is on April 28, so lets say my surgen has all letters of clearance from all doctors by May 1. How much longer on average will it be, i know each state and insurance co. is differant. If i could just some kind of idea that would be great, thank you in advance.

BCBS KC took 1 day for approval! -which was awesome since they required 6 mo supervised diet.

I have Aetna and it took only 4 days for approval. Surgery next month!

I have BCBS of Michigan PPO. The nurse explained to me that with my insurance all that is needed is you do the 6 month weight loss and meet their requirements and they automatically approve.

I got my approval the end of last week, surgery is on July 13th. In my first week of my pre-op diet, but the end is near and I so excited. Thank you all that have responded to my question, love to you all

Congrats! I'm also having surgery this month on the 28th. Excited but nervous. Good luck!????

Thanks same to you, I am just excited to not be hungry

Glad you got your approval!!! Good luck! If I get approved (submitted today) I will have surgery in 5 weeks. I'm so excited!