Michigan Medicaid

[Joh 0]

:confused: I was wondering if anybody has/had medicaid in Michigan for the lap-band. What kind of problems (games) and headaches they put you through? I actually have what they call a spend down account which is like a co-pay every months that I use the insurance, but ANY info I can get on the medicaid will help.

Thanks in advance,

Joh

[Mvpo8961 1]

Joh have you looked at the Michigan forum in the State section? There don't seem to be a bunch of folks from Michigan. But maybe they might have some insight into your question. I'm from Texas sorry I can't help. M

[DrHekier 0]

It appears Michigan Medicaid may cover the Lap Band.

The CPT code for the Lap Band is 43770, and it appears to be covered.

See the following link:

http://www.michigan.gov/documents/MSA_05-70_143729_7.pdf

Good luck!

[Joh 0]

Thank you for some kind of answer, and it helps me want to go on with this. I have had a very hard time finding anyone who had/has this medicaid and embarked on this journey. I did at least find out through the Cory Center here that they do require 12 month supervised diet. I started that today, but 12 months is a long ways away, so we'll see when we get there... Again, thank you very much.

Joh