Jump to content
×
Are you looking for the BariatricPal Store? Go now!

BCBS Fep WAITING! How long does this take?



Recommended Posts

I am seriously not a patient person. I want my answer yesterday, ya' hear me?? I have BCBS Federal, and I've been reading that they are pretty quick about their decisions. Soooooo, I have been doing what I do best, and calling these poor people everyday since I completed my required visits on Monday (5/18). Tuesday (5/19), BCBS still hadn't received my package from the surgeon's office, so you guessed it, I emailed my patient advocate there. I know I'm super annoying to these people, but my surgeon is going outta town the second weekend of June and not coming back till the end of June, and I want to do this BEFORE he goes. I am crawling outta my skin waiting. I called BCBS a few hours ago, and they told me that part of the package has been approved, but the other part was still being processed??? WHAT does that even mean. So, I of course asked the guy what the heck that all meant, and he said it didn't tell him what was approved and what hasn't been approved yet. UGH. ANYONE else recently used BCBS Fep? And how long did it take??? ACK!! I hate waiting!!!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I have the same insurance and it took 1 week :)

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I am not sure exactly what day the p/w was submitted but from last required class on Friday with NUT - figuring a day or two to complete and submit - I would say about 10 days. I received my approval letter 2 weeks to the day of that final class.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now

  • Trending Products

  • Trending Topics

  • Recent Status Updates

    • rlcpd

      Two months out from hiatal hernia repair.  Surgeon said to expect a lot more flatulence...something about the 'air' no longer being able to 'burp' out so comes out the other end.  That is my experience but have no understanding of why that swallowed air cannot be 'burped'. ???
      · 1 reply
      1. BlondePatriotInCDA

        As I understand it since your stomach is smaller and not completely resting against your diaphragm anymore you no longer have the ability to "push" burps out as well. Plus, since its smaller and we don't digest slower the trapped air moves a lot quicker out of the stomach so its no longer available to burp out. Hence the other option for removal.

    • Lizette1122

      Anyone had the TORe procedure? How did it go? How much weight did you loose? 
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • LadyVeteran1

      Sleeve surgery is on April 14th.  I am counting the days!!  Can't wait!
      · 3 replies
      1. Brookie2shoes

        Me too girl!! Are you in the full liquid diet right now? It’s sooooo hard!

      2. LadyVeteran1

        Not yet. I was told I only have to do 24 hours of a liquid diet. But I have my pre-op tomorrow so I’m going to confirm if I need to do longer.

      3. buildabetteranna

        Your so close now! It's gonna be great :) Wishing you a speedy recovery and looking forward to seeing how it goes!

    • buildabetteranna

      Down 33 lbs and slightly stalled, but I'm gonna reevaluate and push through. I started back to work last week after 2 years of being disabled due to mental health as well as my weight. It's a great job and I'm just so happy to have this opportunity at a second chance at life. Hope everyone is having their best journey ❤️ Together, we got this!
      · 2 replies
      1. DaisyChainOz

        Great work Anna! Keep it up 😁

      2. buildabetteranna

        Thank you ❤️

    • Bashbee91

      Hey guys new to the process looking forward to this new life. 
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
  • Recent Topics

  • Hot Products

  • Sign Up For
    Our Newsletter

    Follow us for the latest news
    and special product offers!
  • Together, we have lost...
      lbs

    PatchAid Vitamin Patches

    ×