For those that have BCBS IL, how long did it take for you to be approved for surgery? My paperwork was submitted about 2 weeks ago and I’m so anxious lol. I know they have up to 30 days, just wondering how long it took for others.

I have bcbs. It took 3 days. I called and nagged.

My approval was quick, less than a week.

About a week. Once I had their "Approved" letter in my hand I felt so much better.

Mine was 1 day. I have FepBlue thru BCBS

About a week. Once I had their "Approved" letter in my hand I felt so much better.

I called yesterday and was told my approval letter had just been sent out. Finally!!!! I can’t wait to set my date!

What!!!! That is amazing. Congrats on your weight loss and new life!

Yeah, we have bcbs of Virginia but live in Colorado so they didn't even make me do the long diet before hand. I had to have a nutrition consult and a psych consult and that was it. I feel totally blessed!!! I didn't even have any copay. The hospital finance person said she had never seen that before- I got the explanation of benefits and added them all up-more than $46000!
So thankful for this new life.


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