Question:
My dr has had all info from required appts for over 2 months and he hasnt submitted

I had my consult on May 31 and all the required appts by 6/14 and he still has not submitted. I am considering changing drs but dont want to start over...any suggestions?    — Lynda D. (posted on August 13, 2002)

August 13, 2002
My WLS dr was extremely slow in submitting forms to my insurance company. They originally told me it would take a couple of days, when in reality it was nearly 6 weeks. After one month, my solution was to call every few days, and politely ask if it had been sent. Within 10 days of this, they finally turned the docs over to the insurance company. Now they are super-prompt about answering my questions.
   — Rebekah B.

August 13, 2002
Mine waited until about 2 weeks before my scheduled date to submit, as a matter of practice. This stressed me out a bit, and I called often to get reassurance that I would be covered, they just time it as they deem appropriate. VBG 4 years ago, and a revision in May -- both were approved with first request (different insurances too!), so this policy is okay by me. Apparently they have earned the confidence that they have.
   — Karen F.

August 13, 2002
Call and make a peast of yourself. The nurse will want to get you off her back so bad she'll push it through
   — Angela G.

August 14, 2002
Girl, I feel your pain! I've been going through this with doctor #1 since May -- and have finally decided to look elsewhere. I have appts. scheduled for doctors 2 and 3 in the next few weeks....YOU should be the master of your destiny here. Look elsewhere.
   — Tamara K.