mcplu28 16 Posted November 28, 2014 I just got approved for nj familycare I chose the horizon hmo program.. Just wondering if anybody knows if they cover the gastric sleeve. Pretty sure it falls under Medicaid. I am too confused with this! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
STWoodley 25 Posted November 28, 2014 Hi, I live in NJ also. I don't think medicare covers the sleeve in NJ. Pretty sure my surgeon had spoken about this in the info session. It's still considered new. Check with your surgeon you or working with or just call NJfamily care Good Luck! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mcplu28 16 Posted November 29, 2014 Yea I thought that might be my luck lol! I still haven't received my insurance card, but when I do I will call them and see for sure! Thank you for your reply! Casey Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mrsbailey921 117 Posted November 29, 2014 i am in nj. medicare covers bariatric procedures but what you have is medicaid...and yes they cover them too. i have horizon nj health as well and i had my surgery on november 17th with Dr. Jordan Garrison. awesome doctor and awesome experience. you have to choose a doctor on the health plan that covers bariatric surgeries and go from there. if you are in northern nj i seriously suggest my doctor, Dr. Garrison. i wish you luck in your journey--you can do it! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mrsbailey921 117 Posted November 29, 2014 patients from southern nj like Dr. Neff. when i was going to south jersey to have surgery during my first journey...i was going to dr. nassir? and greenbaum? i believe. they all take horizon nj health. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mcplu28 16 Posted November 30, 2014 Thank you for the reply!! Ok thank you for saying that Medicaid covers it! I have been nervous sitting ere waiting for my insurance card!! And fort surgeon I'm Looking into Harish Kakkilaya, MD he is literally 5 minutes from where I live and I have heard great things from some of his patients! Thanks Casey! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
minnierg 0 Posted March 5, 2015 Hi! I have uhc. I have a referral from my doctor but it has been hard to find a surgeon who takes my insurance. Any recommendations? I'm located in southern jersey. Thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mcplu28 16 Posted March 6, 2015 Minnierg , I am south jersey too, I'm going to see Dr.Kakkilaya in woodstown nj, I hear nothing but good things about him. Bonus he takes uhc! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
donnag53 72 Posted March 6, 2015 Hi Minnierg. I'm in south jersey too and i'm seeing Dr Sowemimo in Freehold. 1 MdarkKreller reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MdarkKreller 0 Posted February 1, 2022 (edited) Hmm, I understand that the post is very old, but I would really appreciate your feedback on the use of this family care program. It's just that my parents are already elderly and I'm looking for something like homecareassistance or good health insurance for them, since I live far away from them because of my work. It is a pity that in our country it is so difficult to deal with health insurance and it is so expensive. On the one hand, this is good for the state budget, but on the other hand, it is very difficult when you have elderly parents and calling an ambulance for them can cost several thousand dollars. I just want them to be fine and would like to know your advice. Edited February 1, 2022 by MdarkKreller Share this post Link to post Share on other sites