Insurance Question

cmchugh_723
on 8/9/10 11:34 pm - Kingston, MA
How soon did you find out before your surgery if insurance was going to approve it?  My surgery is scheduled for 9/7/10 but I have not heard anything yet.  I am sure I am worrying for nothing but I would just like the peace of mind that insurance has approved it.  Thanks! 
Sue M.
on 8/10/10 12:53 am - Nantucket, MA
my surgeon didn't schedule until we had approval... but most surgeons who DO schedule first are pretty confident it won't be a problem.

Good luck!
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LisaBC86
on 8/10/10 1:16 am - Bridgewater, MA
I agree with Sue - didn't want to repeat but hoping it makes you feel a little better !

Good luck !

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RedSox15
on 8/10/10 8:45 am - MA
haha - I got my approval letter AFTER my surgery and I was already home :)  LOL  I did have phone confirmation that I was approved tho.  Who do you have?  I had Blue Cross/Blue Shield HMO Blue New England and they don't approve unti the last minute.
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cmchugh_723
on 8/11/10 6:31 am - Kingston, MA
Thanks for all the input.  My insurance is Harvard Pilgrim.  Hopefully it gets approved soon, even a phone call saying it is approved will make me feel better. 
tipa
on 8/12/10 2:28 am
i have commonwealth care  type 3 and they approved me in 6 hours!
Just Brooke
on 8/12/10 8:52 am
My doctors office doesn't even give you the date until the insurance is approved.
    
cmchugh_723
on 8/25/10 9:06 pm - Kingston, MA
I finally got approval from insurance, what a relief.  I have my pre op appointment next Thursday and then the surgery on the 7th.  I am starting to get nervous about how I will feel after the surgery.  How soon after surgery can you drive again? 
Just Brooke
on 8/26/10 8:02 am
Pretty much when you are off the pain meds :)
    
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