Pre-determination Letter sent . . .

Okay, my pre-determination letter has been sent, what is the usual response time and approval/denial time? I am excited because I did not think that the letter would be going out yet!! In case I forget, Have a great weekend everyone!!! I already bought my tickets to see the Incredibules tonight!! I think that I am more excited than my son!!! Thanks, Nancy

waaahoooooo nancy!! I don't know what the "normal" turnaround time is.. but I strongly recommend calling your insurance company in about a week.. and every day after that until they have an answer for you! Stef

wait, I thought pre-determination letter was different than requesting approval. You mean, they are the same thing? Now I am nervous!!!! I thought that they just sent out this pre-determination letter to see exactly what your insurance requires and then they submit everything at one time. Oh my gosh, if it is my approval/denial letter, I do not know if I am ready for that yet. . . Now comes the best part, they sent it out 10/27 so I can call now

all the letter writing in my case was "pre-approval" -- I'm assuming that's the same as pre-determination. Sounds like you're on your way, sister!

I just called my insurance and they sent out a letter on the 1st to my surgeon saying that it is not medically necessary for me to have the surgery. I will not get upset until I actually see this letter. If it was in deed mailed out on the first, I should have a copy in my mailbox at home either today or tomorrow. Hold off on those cheers, I may be getting really upset first.

Good luck Nancy and I will keep you in my good thoughts and prayers!!! Debby

Cheryl - I have Principal. They do have a six month doctor supervised diet and I am hoping that I was denied just because I have not completed that yet but I do not have my letter yet. Thank you Debby!!! I am trying not to get to upset yet. I was wondering, is it considered one of my appeals when I reapply because this was just a letter of predetermination? I hope not!!! I do work for a law firm, if necessary I may have to call up one of those attorneys I work for to help me out!!!