Question:
I have Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama.

How long does it take for insurance to approve you?    — Emma Gayden (posted on March 7, 2011)

March 7, 2011
i have bcbs of ca, it took 5 days. call the member services number on your card for preauthorizations. they will tell you and they will also tell you if the dr has sent in the info.
   — caxb2009

March 9, 2011
I have BCBS AL. and after my paperwork was summitted to the insurance company,it took less than 2 weeks to get approved.
   — yvonneiam

March 17, 2011
I also have BC/BS of Alabama and it was about 2 weeks.
   — D. Ray