How long to get approved?

I'm wondering how long it takes to get approval and a surgery date. It' been almost 3 weeks since my last appointment. I had to go for the 6 months prior (ins req.) I haven't heard from anyone yet.

Did the office staff tell you your papers were being submitted to the insurance?  If you they said they did then I would advise you to call Rose and see what's going on.  Also you can check the status with your insurance company. 

Good luck!

By the way DVR is a fantastic doctor.  I love him to pieces!   You will be in excellent hands. 

Cira

It depends on the insurance company.  Legally they have 30 days to make a decision from the date they receive the submission.  Check with the surgeon's office to find the date it was submitted.  Call your insurance company and ask for a status update on the authorization.  Sometimes it helps move things along a little qucker.  And if there is an issue, you can find out what it is and get it resolved right away.

I had to do this with mine after 3 weeks had gone by and not a word.  Turns out they were requesting something that was missing.  As soon as I got it for them and submitted it, I had an answer 24 hours later.

Remember to write down the date, time and name of the person you spoke to.  Depending on the insurance, also request an "reference number". 

Yay! I called and found out that I got approved. Now just waiting for call with a surgery date.  Thanks!!