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

RNY on 11/12/08

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

RNY on 04/13/09

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

RNY on 12/16/09

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

RNY on 09/27/10

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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