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Letter of Support -BCBS Fep Question

I finally got my letter of support from my pcp(I had to jump thru hoops to get one). Well the insurance lady told me that the letter needed to state that I haven't smoked or drank alcohol within the last six months or something like that or the insurance will deny it. Of course My doctor didn't put it on there. It took me forever to get the letter and I don't want to delay them submitting my paperwork because I'm trying to hunt down my pcp. And I certainly don't want to get a denial because the statement isn't on there.

My question is for anyone with BCBS federal, do you really have to have this statement on there? Was anybody denied because they didn't have it on there?

Do you think I should have my pcp to add the statement?

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So I was wondering my paperwork was submitted Thursday and I am beyond impatient. Should I call the insurance company to see if it was approved?

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So I was wondering my paperwork was submitted Thursday and I am beyond impatient. Should I call the insurance company to see if it was approved?

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Sure. Don't hesitate to call as often as you want.
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FINALLY!!! I just got approved. I don't have a surgery date yet because the weight loss clinic hasn't received the letter from BCBS. I'm going to give them until Thursday and have the insurance to fax it to them if I haven't heard from Vanderbilt.

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FINALLY!!! I just got approved. I don't have a surgery date yet because the weight loss clinic hasn't received the letter from BCBS. I'm going to give them until Thursday and have the insurance to fax it to them if I haven't heard from Vanderbilt.

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