Question:
How long does it take to hear from insurance company

How long does it usually take to hear something from your insurance company after all the paperwork has been submitted. I have United Healthcare Choice Plus for primary an Healthlink for my secondary.    — bev S. (posted on April 14, 2003)

April 14, 2003
I'm not sure if it was just Aetna's rule or if it applies to all insurance companies, but mine has to approve or deny you within 30 days. I heard after 3 weeks. It really varies case to case, but usually only takes a few weeks. Goodluck!!
   — Lezlie Y.

April 14, 2003
I have UHC Select POS. I was approved in 2 weeks. Good luck!
   — Sandy T.

April 14, 2003
Hello! I have United HealthCare PPO and I have a friend here at work who's already had the surgery and has the same insurance. She said it took 7 weeks JUST for the pre-determination letter from the surgeon to make it to UHC and than after that it was a matter of about two weeks. I spoke to a very nice lady at UHC and she herself told me it takes about two weeks to get reviewed for the surgery. Good luck and wish me luck as well. So far it's been a case of hurry up and wait!!!
   — kathleen-Joan piper

April 14, 2003
I have UHC, and turned in my paperwork on mar 12, and was approved on mar 20. Good luck!
   — mellyhudel

April 14, 2003
I have CIGNA HMO. I rec'd approval with 1 week, and i have just rec'd approval for a tummy tuck. that approval also took about a week. Good Luck!
   — theresa M.

April 15, 2003
I have United Healthcare Select Plus POS and my paperwork was faxed on 4/4/03. Still no answer yet, just waiting...
   — Dawn P.