sherrica28 0 Posted January 3, 2012 Wondering if so, what steps did you have to take, and how long did it take for you to get approve?Need feedback Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lordservnt 1 Posted January 3, 2012 It may depend on the state you are in. In Illinois medicaid patients must meet all of the surgeons criteria, they do the surgery and medicaid pays for it. No prior authorization needed. Good Luck! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
illgeturhairdid 176 Posted January 3, 2012 As far as I know here in NY medicaid does not cover the sleeve. My cousin had to have RNY because of this. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fluffylibra30 323 Posted January 3, 2012 in VA my step sis is starting the process, think she said it only approved sleeve and bypass, after a year of regulated doc visits. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites