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@ amurillo04

Good news! I called enough times now that they submitted to the insurance company & I have a reference number. Phew! Tomorrow the insurance calls will begin. Thank God!!!!

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I have a July 27th surgery date

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Thanks! She said it was the quickest approval she had ever gotten with it being a secondary insurance. Do you have approval yet ?

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I finally got a surgery date for July 22.

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Soooo happy for the both of yall!!!!! Grats!!!

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Thank you! Now I'm scared. Lol

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@ amurillo04

Good news! I called enough times now that they submitted to the insurance company & I have a reference number. Phew! Tomorrow the insurance calls will begin. Thank God!!!!

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I haven't called my center yet because I feel kind of guilty bothering here. I've just been calling my insurance lol congrats

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@@Amurillo04

I waited too long to be a polite bug. I followed instructions from the office manager respecting the mountain of paperwork that piled up during vacation. It is a good idea to advocate for yourself politely. They are there to help you. The worst they can say is no. Make it about getting your reference number and nothing else. They have to give it to you if you ask for it.

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@ amurillo04

Good news! I called enough times now that they submitted to the insurance company & I have a reference number. Phew! Tomorrow the insurance calls will begin. Thank God!!!!

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I haven't called my center yet because I feel kind of guilty bothering here. I've just been calling my insurance lol congrats
Don't feel guilty - it's their job. Be your own advocate. I called today and was told I was all set. I wouldn't have known if I didn't call.

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Yay @@KristenLe !!!!!

Soon we'll post similar messages here. Thank you for one more source of inspiration.

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:D My doctors office called at 7:30 this morning and I was approved!!! I thought I would be scared but instead I'm really excited. Sadly, knowing me, that can change on a dime.

Anywhoo....my endoscopy is next Tuesday, the 5th and my actual surgery is on the 15th!

Maybe this day will bring many approvals to all of my new friends struggling with this. I'm crossing my fingers and toes for you. I can actually cross my toes since they are freakishly long. :o

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:DMy doctors office called at 7:30 this morning and I was approved!!! I thought I would be scared but instead I'm really excited. Sadly, knowing me, that can change on a dime.

Anywhoo....my endoscopy is next Tuesday, the 5th and my actual surgery is on the 15th!

Maybe this day will bring many approvals to all of my new friends struggling with this. I'm crossing my fingers and toes for you. I can actually cross my toes since they are freakishly long. :o

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@ amurillo04

Good news! I called enough times now that they submitted to the insurance company & I have a reference number. Phew! Tomorrow the insurance calls will begin. Thank God!!!!

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I haven't called my center yet because I feel kind of guilty bothering here. I've just been calling my insurance lol congrats
Don't feel guilty - it's their job. Be your own advocate. I called today and was told I was all set. I wouldn't have known if I didn't call.

I know, I emailed her this morning at 9 but she didn't answer and they close at 5 so chances are I won't be getting a response till Tuesday if any. It sucks but I'll keep trying.

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@@Amurillo04

I called the insurance company and they said that they have complete paperwork and will give me an answer by the end of next week. This is much sooner than originally communicated. Progress is perceived whether or not it is actual. I feel better.

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I'm so happy for you!!!!

BTW...did anyone else swallow their tongue when the hospital told them how much they would owe? I've been on the phone with billing all day. Thank heavens for payment arrangements!

@@Amurillo04

I called the insurance company and they said that they have complete paperwork and will give me an answer by the end of next week. This is much sooner than originally communicated. Progress is perceived whether or not it is actual. I feel better.

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@@tlyons72

I have met my deductible this year (this week in fact!) so I will only have to pay around $300 to the surgeon as long as surgery is approved by AETNA. I will make sure they approve it by doing anything they request as I've done so far. I'm blessed. Many have to take out loans to pay.

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