Medicaid Approval

[kelseygwynne 2]

Has anyone had any experience getting sleeve approval from Medicaid? I don't even know how to BEGIN

[Recycled 2,182]

Start with this.

http://obesitycoverage.com/insurance-and-costs/am-i-covered/check-my-insurance/item/medicaid-s-criteria-for-weight-loss-surgery-coverage

[marysminute 20]

My doc told me today they got word sleeve is now approved in June by all medicaides... I don't have any links or anything but that's what she's heard in the past 2 weeks

[is it just me 80]

Has anyone had any experience getting sleeve approval from Medicaid? I don't even know how to BEGIN

Medicaid will pay as long as it is needed.. Not just because u want it..... But the hard problem is, finding a surgeon that does the sleeve that takes Medicaid....... But don't give up....

[kelseygwynne 2]

Well, I just called my center to sign up for the info session, the big first step! And they currently aren't accepting Medicaid patients

The hospital in my town only does bypass and band, no sleeve available. Very discouraging.

[Recycled 2,182]

Well, I just called my center to sign up for the info session, the big first step! And they currently aren't accepting Medicaid patients

The hospital in my town only does bypass and band, no sleeve available. Very discouraging.

So you might have to travel some. Check around. They're out there......you just have to find one.

[kelseygwynne 2]

Medicaid will pay as long as it is needed.. Not just because u want it..... But the hard problem is, finding a surgeon that does the sleeve that takes Medicaid....... But don't give up....

You were right...I've contacted every sleeve surgeon in my state and none take Medicaid...but they won't pay out of state either..great!!

[Recycled 2,182]

Try contacting Medicaid and see if they can refer you to a surgeon.

[kelseygwynne 2]

Try contacting Medicaid and see if they can refer you to a surgeon.

That is such a good idea. YOU ARE A GENIUS.

[Skinnyana 35]

medicaid covers it. Start by getting a referral from your primary doctor to see a surgeon who accepts medicaid. talk to your doctor about it, once you see the surgeon they will take care of medicaid approval as long as they considered you a candidate for weight loss surgery.. START BY TALKING TO YOUR PRIMARY DOCTOR. GOOD LUCK

[kelseygwynne 2]

The saga continues...talked to my doctor today, she told me that Medicaid here doesn't cover any weight loss surgery, only Coventry Cares Medicaid, which I have never even heard of (formerly Carelink).

I emailed them, but haven't heard back yet. You would think I was asking someone to pay for me to have an extra head implanted!!