Lapband to sleeve revision with medicaid

[monicaleigh125 1]

has anyone had a lapband to sleeve revision using Medicaid insurance? Did they pay for it? and how much of a co pay did you have if any?

[RAAinNH 113]

My advice would be that you contact Medicaid Client Services and inquire about your coverage. Get a consultation from a Surgeon that accepts Medicaid, he or she will be the one to help you get approval based on medical need. Good Luck.

[pamelawilliams16 4]

has anyone had a lapband to sleeve revision using Medicaid insurance? Did they pay for it? and how much of a co pay did you have if any?

My family member said senior dimension medicare pays fully and not the red, white and blue card at this time.

[Nursebarbie 392]

Hmmm. I know its limited coverage but its different for everyone. Some have copays and some don't. Can you call your caseworker and ask?

[JessicaAnn 564]

I didn't have a revision, but I got the sleeve through Medicaid. Medicaid will cover 1 bariatric surgery per lifetime, unless it is medically necessary that you need another (band slippage, etc.). Not sure if its different in each state, but I'm in NY