Question:
3 month aetna program, and how long before approval?

i am 2 weeks shy of finishing my 3 month nutritionist progrma for aetna. the office of the surgeon i am going to has said that aetna should approve it with no problem. i wanted to know if anyone has been approved for the 3 month program, and also how long it took for the insurance company to approve or deny? ALSO how long does an appeal take? THANK YOU!    — Ashee (posted on July 22, 2006)

July 22, 2006
I have Aetna and did my programs and once all was submitted to Aetna I was approved within one week. My surgeon's office took care of it all. They were great. No problem at all. Donna C.
   — Grandma Blue Eyes

July 23, 2006
I had Aetna and used the 3 month program to get approved. My papers were submitted on a Thursday afternoon and I had my approval the next morning. It was amazing at how fast they were. I was the first in my doctors office to ever be approved on the 3 month plan. Just make sure you give them every thing they want. I sent in a lot of information and pictures of myself and my family to show how overweight I was. Good luck! Malena 329/175/150
   — *Malena* M.

July 23, 2006
If you have complies with all the clinical guidelines, then approval should not take long. I have Aetna, also.
   — Novashannon

July 23, 2006
From the time I first looked into sugery until the day I got my surgery date, it took about 18 months of fighting with Aetna. I wanted Lap Band, which I never got approval for so I went for the Bypass. ended up with a VBG.
   — WMKaisla

July 24, 2006
Hi I have Aetna pos II and I did the three month prep program took every test they doctor instructed me to take and they still denied me, appeal process has started should get approved this time around I have faith in God. So stay prayed up keep positive attitude, good luck.
   — domino1123

July 24, 2006
I have Aetna PPO of Maryland started this journey March of this year still waiting for my surgeon office to submit my approval letter. My Primary care dr report was not detailed enough for the Bariatric Center. He called me on Tuesday to tell me that he faxed a two page report. I get a call from the surgeons nurse, saying that did not receive the report and I need to do another sleep study. I don't know about you, but I have a $20.00 copay for specialist. Good luck I hope it doesn't take as long for your Aetna plan.
   — Debb2406