Question:
BCBS OR - How long is the wait for approval generally

I had my paperwork submitted on the 16th and was told be a friend that the decision should come back quickly. Wondering if others out there are getting quick responses from this insurance company? Any feedback would be appreciated.    — dre_1974 (posted on April 21, 2007)

April 20, 2007
I have BCBS of Michigan...I was approved in 4 days.You may want to go to the "insurance" page on this site. You'll be able to read what other readers in your state had to go thru. I wish you the very best. It's so worth it! Hang in There.
   — purnellj

April 20, 2007
Hi Andrea, it is a long wait, even if it is a day! I understand your anticipation. Each insurance company is different, for mine it took about 2 weeks. They told me it would take up to 6 weeks. Here is how I cut the time down. Once I knew the paperwork was done and sent in, I called my Ins. Co and just asked "Has the paperwork arrived, is it in the system?" They replied yes, and I thanked them. Then 3 days later I called to check on the status and see if they had any questions, then every three days I did the same thing. I was always kind and responsive to them, and they did the same. Before two weeks was up, I had approval, and I called my surgeon and told them it was on the way! I had a date in a short time after that! Be pro active, but kind, and you can keep track of your progress with your insurance company. Best to you. Patricia P.
   — Patricia P

April 20, 2007
I have BCBS Antham of Indiana and it took about 4 weeks. Once I knew that the papers had been sent and time given to have been received by them I called to make sure they had the papers and they said they hadn't received them so I called the Dr. Office and they said they would re-send and checked the address out. A week later I called and they said it probably went to the review board for approval, the next week I called and they said it had been approved and I told them I needed a letter sent to the doctor and they informed me that they would send a letter to the doctor and a carbon copy to me, about a week later I got the paper in the mail. Good Luck, just keep after them and keep calling if necessary.
   — Virginia M.

April 21, 2007
Hi Andrea, I was approved in 3 days. Good luck!!! I hope yours moves as smoothly as mine did.
   — Sheila_E

April 24, 2007
I have BCBS Federal, and I was approved in 2 days. They were awesome about the whole thing.
   — FamilyGuyFan

March 30, 2008
Really fast, just a couple of days, and very supportive. A nurse even called to check on me and will be following up with me.
   — spiritualchef