Question:
How long does it take to hear from your insurance once your packet has been sent in?

   — Lisa L. (posted on September 20, 2001)

September 20, 2001
I think it varies completely from insurance company to insurance company, and this seams to be totally independent of particular situations [how overweight you are and what co-morbidities you have.] I was approved in TWO days, over a fourth of July weekend. Paperwork was submitted on Thursday, I called the insurance company to verify they had everything on the following Tuesday, and was told yes, and you're approved. I was amazed. Thank you Oxford Liberty PPO. The BIGGEST thing seams to be submitting as complete an application/petition as you can the first time around, because if they have to ask for further documentation, you are automatically in an appeals process. Good Luck!
   — Kee D.

September 20, 2001
It really depends on your comapny. But you should call and check with them. Ask to be put through to the pre-certification department, and they should b able to tell you how long. Then keep calling around the time frame they gave you. It's a long and horrible wait, believe me I'm going through t myself and it's onle been a little over a week! :) But they promise I'll know today! So good luck to you!
   — Deborah W.

September 20, 2001
I have Blue Cross PPO and I heard from them within 2 weeks.
   — Jen S.

September 21, 2001
It took my insurance company exactly one month to approve me. It would have been sooner had I sent in my medical records with my request, but I didn't.
   — Emily W.

September 23, 2001
I agree, it of course depends on your insurance company. I had BCBS of Florida and was approved within 2 hours. It was kinda a freak thing too, because they hadn't even received all the required documentation and paperwork, and still approved me that quickly. I think the average wait is anywhere from 2 to 6 weeks. You should be able to get an approxiamte wait time by asking your insurance company. Good Luck! : )
   — Heather W.