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BC of CA - Approved in 1 day!

RamonaL

By RamonaL, in Insurance & Financing

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RamonaL    0

RamonaL
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I am officially approved!!!!

My surgeon's office faxed paperwork to Blue Cross of California on Thursday, and they processed the approval the next day! I am on CLOUD NINE. Even though I had read the policy over and over I was so worried that it wouldn't go through. I've read so many cases where some of you have had struggles with the insurance companies.:clap2:

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Hi i have started the process to get banded i am seeing my PCP soon and want to get the referral i have a surgeon in mind that is in network i was wondering if there are any foreseeable hurdles that i will have.:ranger:

If my approval process works that fast i don't know what ill do with my self.

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Forgot to add that... so my surgery date is July 5th! I'm less than 1 week away - that's why I was so worried about the insurance - thinking that I have been going through all these appointments and processes since March, and getting down to the wire - would have been horrible to have the insurance denied at that point.

Thanks!

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Hi i have started the process to get banded i am seeing my PCP soon and want to get the referral i have a surgeon in mind that is in network i was wondering if there are any foreseeable hurdles that i will have.:ranger:

If my approval process works that fast i don't know what ill do with my self.

From what I've seen it all depends on which coverage you have.

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Shelia    0

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I am officially approved!!!!

My surgeon's office faxed paperwork to Blue Cross of California on Thursday, and they processed the approval the next day! I am on CLOUD NINE. Even though I had read the policy over and over I was so worried that it wouldn't go through. I've read so many cases where some of you have had struggles with the insurance companies.:clap2:

Which plan do you have? PPO, HMO, Saver HMO etc? I am in CA too, can you tell me who your Dr is?

I noticed that you didn't post your weight, but can I ask if you are more than 100 lbs overweight? I am so motivated by hearing good things about BC of CA!

:clap2:

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Shelia    0

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oh and Good Luck!! I will be watcing for your after surgery posts!

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RamonaL    0

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Which plan do you have? PPO, HMO, Saver HMO etc? I am in CA too, can you tell me who your Dr is?

I noticed that you didn't post your weight, but can I ask if you are more than 100 lbs overweight? I am so motivated by hearing good things about BC of CA!

:clap2:

I have the PPO plan. I'm actually in NY, but the plan is from CA. My doctor is George Fielding at NYU in NY. My weight when starting this whole process was 256... after almost completing the liquid phase, I am down to 242. I'm 5'5", so yes it's 100 lbs overweight - I can't even imagine being able to get down to 175 - it's been so long.

Good luck to you - will keep you posted!

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I am officially approved!!!!

My surgeon's office faxed paperwork to Blue Cross of California on Thursday, and they processed the approval the next day! I am on CLOUD NINE. Even though I had read the policy over and over I was so worried that it wouldn't go through. I've read so many cases where some of you have had struggles with the insurance companies.:clap2:

I have BC CA too and had no problems in getting approved - just had to go to a center of excellence - which i am lucky my local hospital is..

I guess you and I have RARE insurance :lol:

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Ok so im hella juicedthumbup1.gif i just got submitted to my insurance for approval....thumbup1.gif i know BC of CA usually approves but how long does it take. the default date if 9-9-08huh.gifangry.gif thats just too far away so i'm going to go on the wait list after i get approved.

anyone with BC of CA HMO?

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Ok so im hella juicedthumbup1.gif i just got submitted to my insurance for approval....thumbup1.gif i know BC of CA usually approves but how long does it take. the default date if 9-9-08huh.gifangry.gif thats just too far away so i'm going to go on the wait list after i get approved.

anyone with BC of CA HMO?

Watcher I had BC of CA PPO I think it took like maybe a week - my doc's office took care of all that - once I had my shrink visit and doc sent paper work I was approved within a week..- What did you mean by default date of 9/9 - if you don't hear from them you get to have surgery with our with their approval???

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I am 100 pnds over weight, 2 co-morbs, but don't have six months of a supervised diet. Was BCBS a stickler on this? any stories are welcome. Thx, Dave

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IndioGirl55    32

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I am 100 pnds over weight, 2 co-morbs, but don't have six months of a supervised diet. Was BCBS a stickler on this? any stories are welcome. Thx, Dave

Dave - I didn't have to but I was banded last yr - the doctor's office just had me write down all the diets I have been on - ie weight watchers how much did you lose - Jenny Craig etc - I too tech have 100 lbs to lose but am going for 90 right now - had mild sleep apena & high blood pressure -

I would call them and see if they do require the 6 month diet - I read somewhere that was a new requirement - but that could have been another state and BCBS I think can be a tad diff that BC of CA .. Diff plans... Your doc's office should know - mine handel everthing from making all pre-op appointments all I had to so was show up... They know the ropes and how to get things approved.

Good Luck

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