Insurance Approval Jitters

[lorless 67]

I got the call today to schedule. However, they gave me august 18th. The problem is, I work with special needs children and I have to go back to work august 17th. I was so upset and cried my heart out. The scheduler said she might be able to get me in late July. She is suppose to call me tuesday and let me know. In the meantime, I called the school and they said not only would the 18th not be a problem, I could take 2 weeks and have 2 weeks with no lifting, but I have enough comp time accumulated that I won't even miss a paycheck!! Yay !! This is such an emotional rollercoaster! Whew!

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[tholbert08 51]

Here's my question. I have UMR which follows UHC guidelines but when I set my second nutrition counseling I asked how soon we could set next one. Get words were not any sooner than 28 days. I started counting and that gets me complete end of September. Sooooooo I am asking if we can submit once that last session is done! Any experience from anyone with that?

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[Kyn13 215]

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.

This is where I count my blessings that I work in a hospital so anything not covered by insurance will be wrote off.

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[Kyn13 215]

Here's my question. I have UMR which follows UHC guidelines but when I set my second nutrition counseling I asked how soon we could set next one. Get words were not any sooner than 28 days. I started counting and that gets me complete end of September. Sooooooo I am asking if we can submit once that last session is done! Any experience from anyone with that?

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I have UHC but unfortunately I have barely set my app with my Dr which is the 21st of july as is my nutritionist app right after that one the same day. I was told the Dr will give me a certain amount to lose while we wait on approval from ins. Once I lose it then we schedule surgery. If I find anything better out before you go back I'll share. If u still have more questions call ur ins.

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[tlyons72 43]

I hope you get your date soon. I've been thinking about you a lot. That's great news about your insurance!

[Amurillo04 109]

They finally submit my paperwork to my insurance. Now I can spam my insurance till I get an approval!

[Kyn13 215]

They finally submit my paperwork to my insurance. Now I can spam my insurance till I get an approval!

Fingers crossed for you! !!!

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[Amurillo04 109]

I was just approved for surgery!!!! My date is August 8!!! 2 days before my birthday!

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Edited July 5, 2016 by Amurillo04

[Kyn13 215]

I was just approved for surgery!!!! My date is August 8!!! 2 days before my birthday!

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That's great!!! Soo happy for you !!! Congrats!!!!!

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[Shrinkinqtpi 202]

@@Amurillo04 - Congratulations on your wonderful news!

[Amurillo04 109]

@@Amurillo04 - Congratulations on your wonderful news!

Thank you:)

[walkermy 86]

I followed the process as intructed by the patient coordinator in my bariatric group as well and initially was denied by my insurance provider. Come to find out all of my paperwork was not submitted to my insurance. After resubmission I was approved. Now just waiting on a surgery date. My advice is stay on the doctors office. I know they do this all the time, but things go wrong and sometimes things slip through the cracks. Make sure all of the i's are dotted and t's crossed.

[Kyn13 215]

Hey wanted to stop in and check on everyone and get updates out of yall!!!!! So who's now waiting on approval? Who's finally got a date? I'm still waiting to see my surgeon for the first time on the 21st... this time period has dragged and dragged on. I look forward to hearing from yall!!!

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[doingitmyway 87]

Congrats!

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Hey wanted to stop in and check on everyone and get updates out of yall!!!!! So who's now waiting on approval? Who's finally got a date? I'm still waiting to see my surgeon for the first time on the 21st... this time period has dragged and dragged on. I look forward to hearing from yall!!!

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Approved and surgery scheduled on August 1.

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[Kyn13 215]

Congrats!

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Hey wanted to stop in and check on everyone and get updates out of yall!!!!! So who's now waiting on approval? Who's finally got a date? I'm still waiting to see my surgeon for the first time on the 21st... this time period has dragged and dragged on. I look forward to hearing from yall!!!

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Approved and surgery scheduled on August 1.

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Glad to hear u have a date !!! Congrats

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