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I have Florida BCBS. I have a BMI of 35-36 and hypertension. I have done the 3 months of appointments and it's time to submit to insurance. My Bariatric group seems confident everything is find but I am nervous. I know they do this all the time. Anyone have any encouragement?

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I hope it goes well for you.......Hypertension is sometimes a tough one. I've heard that sometimes the insurance company requires that to control it you have to be on 2 or more medications...........But I'm sure the team you're working with is used to working with them so hopefully all will go fine. Let us know once to hear back.

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I have Florida BCBS. I have a BMI of 35-36 and hypertension. I have done the 3 months of appointments and it's time to submit to insurance. My Bariatric group seems confident everything is find but I am nervous. I know they do this all the time. Anyone have any encouragement?

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Hey I'm in the same boat as you, I have UHC. I just completed my required 6 months of monitored weight loss with my pcp. I have a bmi of 64. According to paperwork as long as my bmi is over 40 I don't have to have any comorbidities but I was also just told I have severe sleep apnea. My last appointment was the 16th, my Dr was supposed to fax everything to the surgeon office so they can submit it to insurance. I'm hoping it was all done by end of day friday. I plan on calling them Monday and seeing if they sent it in yet. I was told it could take up to 15 days for approval. Waiting is the worst part. And I'm sure I'm probably over thinking and worrying a bit much but I can't help but wonder what if they don't approve my surgery. Good luck on ur end, I look forward to hearing how it goes and when urs gets approved!!!

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Thank you. Since your BMI is over 40, I feel like you will have no worries. Prayers for us both for smooth sailing. I have invested so much time in this process I think I will be crushed.

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I completely understand, this is my second time having to go through this the first time I lost my insurance as I was in my 5th month it sucked. I'll keep my fingers crossed for you! !!

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So I just found out that my paperwork still hasn't been submitted to insurance :( it was just barely sent to the surgery center who will then send in it to insurance. She said she got it and will call me tomorrow to go over it all. Is it just me or is it soooo hard to wait??? Have you heard anything back yet?

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I feel you'r waiting pain... I had my last weigh in on June 15. My paper work was submitted on the 19th and now I'm playing the waiting game... I check BCBS web site 4 times a day!

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I feel you'r waiting pain... I had my last weigh in on June 15. My paper work was submitted on the 19th and now I'm playing the waiting game... I check BCBS web site 4 times a day!

At least you have a website to check no one has said anything to me about UHC having anything like that. But Gl hopefully ull get good news soon. Did they say how long they have to approve you?

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I feel you'r waiting pain... I had my last weigh in on June 15. My paper work was submitted on the 19th and now I'm playing the waiting game... I check BCBS web site 4 times a day!

At least you have a website to check no one has said anything to me about UHC having anything like that. But Gl hopefully ull get good news soon. Did they say how long they have to approve you?

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Good luck. Praying we all get great news!

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I feel you'r waiting pain... I had my last weigh in on June 15. My paper work was submitted on the 19th and now I'm playing the waiting game... I check BCBS web site 4 times a day!

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I have BCBS but didn't realize ypu could check website for authorizations.

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I called my insurance yesterday and she said they just got it last Thursday and that it takes 7-10 business days I'm so nervous

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Praying that you get good news and soon. You are right, so hard to wait!

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@@Kyn13 they told me 7-14 days...ugh feels like forever.

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When I go to the Blue Cross Blue Shield's website and click on my plan then down to authorization and referrals. That's where I find it.

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@@Kyn13 they told me 7-14 days...ugh feels like forever.

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When I go to the Blue Cross Blue Shield's website and click on my plan then down to authorization and referrals. That's where I find it.

@@doingitmyway Remember that each state has a different BCBS plan....just because a plan in one state has that feature on their website doesn't mean yours will.....that is unless you two are in the same state...... :-) However, you can always call customer service and check the status of your approval.....and if it's been submitted for over 5 business days I suggest you call to check....you may be pleasantly surprised. I retired from BCBS of Floirida in September after working there for 29 years....they don't mind you calling to check. Just call and tell them you want to check the status of your authorization...they will probably ask what the surgery is, who the surgeon is, and what facility it will be performed in....Good luck!!!

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