Question:
How long does it take after your consultation to hear from you insurance provider? I

I am with BlueCross/BlueShield of Alabama.    — CINDY D. (posted on April 22, 2003)

April 22, 2003
I was very lucky. I have Blue Cross Blue Shield Alliance Select in Iowa. I saw my family physician, he referred me to my surgeon. Took about 4-weeks to see him. (I had to take a class at the hospital before the surgeon would see me so that I could learn more about the surgery) Then about a week after my consult with my doctor, insurance approved the surgery and I was scheduled for the surgery in 1-month. Mine went quick and effecient. Good luck! ~Kim Open RNY 04/07/03 Down 18lbs.
   — Kim L.

April 22, 2003
Hi there. I have BCBS of Arizona. Once my paperwork was submitted to BCBS, they said I would hear from them in 2 weeks, and I got a letter from them in exactly 2 weeks. It was a denial (for details read my profile), resubmitted my paperwork approximately 2 weeks later, and receieved a phone call 2 business days later saying I was approved.
   — beeda