Question:
How long should I wait?

I will have my insurance April 1st. how long should I wait to try to get approved for surgery. I have Bc/bs blue choice. I had pacificare and fought them for one year I don't want to wait any longer I am ready for my new life to start. Please pray for me.    — Angie H. (posted on March 26, 2002)

March 26, 2002
If your BC/BS is like mine--get ready for the waiting game--I have had bc/bs for 26 years--I turned in all paperwork on Nov. 19,2001 and was denied on March 15, 2002---many phone calls and refiling paperwork--good luck--hopefully you will have better luck than I have
   — Linda L.

March 26, 2002
You have nothing to worry about. I got BCBS Carefirst (Washington, DC) on Feb. 1, 2002, had my first appointment with my PCP on Feb. 7 (where I got my referral to the surgeon), went to see the surgeon on Feb. 8, and received my approval today! God bless! (It took so long because they were backlogged and never received the first fax, a couple of weeks ago, from my surgeon's office.)
   — Phoebe J.

March 26, 2002
My insurance (HMO) started on January 1st of this year and I went to the surgeon on the 7th and the paperwork was turned in on the 10th and I was called on January 25th with an approval and surgery date. Good Luck
   — SAMANTHA B.

March 27, 2002
As soon as you receive your card, go. In fact, make the appointment now. DON'T WAIT!
   — dolphins94