Hello everyone. I got word from my coordinator at my doctors office that my paperwork will go to submission within 7 days and then it may take 2-3 weeks for the approval. Does anyone else have any experience with BC- BS NC? I am getting RNY gastric bypass.

I don't but just wanted to say congrats and good luck! Fingers crossed it comes back approved quickly!

Hi kayjay! Bcbs of nc is ur homeplan?

Yes, BCBS is the only insurance I have. I'm really anxious cause a friend of mine had surgery and he said he got a letter in the mail about 5 days after submission stating that he was approved but the doctors office didn't call him for about a month. The waiting game sucks

@@kayjay14 mine was submitted to insurance 2 weeks ago today and I still have not heard. I carry BCBS IL. The waiting is making me more nervous every day. ????

I'm in the same waiting game for approval and it's driving me nuts. ????????????

My insurance coordinator at the MD office was going to get me into the 4 hour class next Tuesday, but has to wait for the approval first. Getting down to the wire and it's not looking too promising for this month ????

I just found out today that my surgery was moved up and now I'm having it on the 25th of this month in super scared

Excited for you!!! Hope all goes well

Thanks I'm really scared

You ladies can call your insurance company at any time after your paperwork is submitted to check the status.

Yeah that's true. My insurance, however, is a little different in that if the approval isn't already noted on my account, member services can't tell me anything. And I know that even though on my account my second application was 'canceled', it's not actually canceled. But people in member services thinks it is. I've tried to explain to them that that's the application that is actually pending and the MAU (authorizing unit) has been in contact with my doctor representative and they've been working on it, they still can't get past the 'canceled'. But I still do call so it's on record that I called to check on it. I'll call on Monday.

I have NC BCBS as a state employee. I had no problem getting my band approved at all. It took less than a week from the time it was submitted.

My paperwork is being sent to Athem BCBS in the new week by my surgeon's office. She said could take 6-8weeks to get answer. But I've been reading on posts that people are getting approval quickly. So I'm sending positive vibes to the universe for this to go quick & to get approved. Nerves are set in. I wish everyone one all the luck.

Good Luck @ Meljea!! I have BCBS IL and was at 2 weeks this past Friday, still haven't received a word. I also have heard good things and quick answers until mine actually lol. The longer I wait, the more nervous I get. Positive thoughts that everyone gets what they have set out for ????

@Anxious2beme: I would agree! I believe the waiting can be the worst part. The not knowing. Praying that you get great news asap! The beginning of a new chapter or book is around the corner. Trying to stay positive is harder the longer than time goes by, but will be worth it with an approval. ????