Question:
I thought as long as the Surgeon was in Network, Ins would pay.

i thought as long as my surgeon was in network that my ins would pay, but i saw another posting on this website the other day from a lady that has the same ins that i have (CHA) and she said that just because the Dr. was in the network, that dosent mean that they will pay. all my ins will tell me at this point is that they need more info from the Surgeon. has any one out there dealt with (CHA)? and what was your results? i would appreciate any info on this.    — patricia M. (posted on January 19, 2003)

January 19, 2003
I have CHA and my surgeon is out of network but he works a deal with cha on an individual basis and they paid everything. I hope they do the same for you..
   — Sharon1964

January 19, 2003
Does your insurance cover the surgery itself? That is the first question you need to have answered. If it does and the surgeon is in network, you should be OK. If it doesn't, then it really doesn't matter about the surgeon.
   — garw

January 19, 2003
I do not know anything about CHA but please do not proceed with surgery without a written approval that the surgery is at least covered. Once you have that then if the surgeon, hospital, anesthesiologist, hospital internist, dietician, etc. are in network then you should be covered 100%. Anyone that isn't in network might charge more than your insurance will pay and you will be responsible for the balance.
   — zoedogcbr