My surgeons office is submitting the paperwork to the insurance company on friday. I have BCBS of Minnasota. The office said that it will take 4 to 6 weeks to get an answer. Is that about how long it has taken for the rest of you. It seems like a long time. Just curious if that is an accurate estamate. Thanks for any info.

Karen

Hi..I have BCBS of Massachusetts. I am being banded October 7th. My doctors office said BCBS of MA gives a response within 24 hours. Good Luck!:thumbdown:

When did they submit your paperwork? Did you really know the next day?

Hi Karen, I think your surgeon's office was probably saying that your surgery will be scheduled about 4-6 weeks after you get insurance approval. The insurance company is required to respond within two weeks of receiving the request. I have BCBS of Minnesota and I received approval 2 days after my surgeon submitted the request. Out of curiousity, where are you being banded? Amber

Louisville KY Dr olsofka at st marys hospital...They said that once I get the approval in the mail that I will be scheduled for surgery two weeks later.

I have BCBS of Minnesota and I was approved in less than 24 hours from being submitted. Call em :biggrin: