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Waiting on insurance approval

How long does it usually take for insurance to approve this surgery.. It has taken forever to get everything together to meet the criteria [the 6 month attempt]and all the classes that were required ..how long does it usually take...?

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  • I think it really varies from company to company. Does your surgeon's office have an insurance coordinator? That person would be able to give you an idea of how long your insurance company takes.

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I think it really varies from company to company. Does your surgeon's office have an insurance coordinator? That person would be able to give you an idea of how long your insurance company takes. I hope it is real soon!! Hang in there.

How long does it usually take for insurance to approve this surgery.. It has taken forever to get everything together to meet the criteria [the 6 month attempt]and all the classes that were required ..how long does it usually take...?

I was told 14-30 days after your surgeons office sends everything in. I have Anthem BCBS and was told their policy is that it take no longer than 14 days. I got my approval in a week.
On 11/04/2018 at 03:45, shawnayoakum said:

How long does it usually take for insurance to approve this surgery.. It has taken forever to get everything together to meet the criteria [the 6 month attempt]and all the classes that were required ..how long does it usually take...?

I got my approval in 4 days. United Healthcare PPO

I'm waiting as well. I went in last Tuesday... they didn't submit my information until Thursday ? I called them to see if they had heard anything on Friday--now I will just send all questions to the insurance company. My provider is UPMC and I have Gilsbar supplemental.

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