Question:
How long does it take to get approval from Ins. company?

   — Nina A. (posted on February 5, 2007)

February 5, 2007
It depends on the Insurance company, it also depends on the person, what worked for someone may not work for another
   — lizzieleprechaun

February 5, 2007
For me it only took the insurance company a week to approve my surgery. The doctors office told me most of the time its 3 to 4 weeks for the insurance to approve or not. Some people that are not approve continues to battle with the insurance company can take a while. I would find out first if your insurance company does cover WLS then find out what they require in order for them to approve you. Some companies wants six months proof that you being trying to lose weight. Most require you to have a BMI of 40 or more. If you have a BMI less than 40 you might have to prove that your have health conditions due to your weight. Good Luck.
   — barfiep01

February 6, 2007
1. I would suggest calling your insurance company to see if they cover the surgery. 2. Verify what their criteria is/eligiblity requirements. 3. Contact your medical group for the same. 4. Jump through all the hoops. It's been 1+ year in the making after my 1st attempt was denied. After jumping through the hoops; visit with the surgeon, it only took 3 business days for my approval from the time the surgeon submitted the paperwork to the approval. I was amazed. Especially after being denied the first time. Good luck with yourjourney. Mine starts 2/15.
   — jammerz