Anyone here have Medicaid as insurance?

[sleeveme_pls 0]

I have Medicaid as insurance and from my understanding Medicaid does cover bariatric surgery and of course have guidelines. Have to have a BMI OF 40 or greater or 35 or higher with co-morbidities. Also, approval from your pcp. I know all this info but I'm just afraid of going through the process. I am right at 40BMI. If I lost any weight I would fall u dear the BMI, by one pound???? I don't have hypertension, diabetes, or sleep apnea (that I know of). Last year I did see a nutritionist but did not have follow ups.

Has anyone went through the process with Medicaid???? What's it like??? I would appreciate any info.

[heatherg17 22]

I have Medicaid and it covered my surgery...no problem getting the approval! Good luck!

[weighlessinflorida 0]

My friend did it two weeks ago. She didnt have any co-morbidities and she was right at a BMI of 40. Once approved she lost some weight and she still got the surgery done. She's looking great!

Edited December 12, 2015 by weighlessinflorida

[Cheeselife 68]

My insurance has the same requirements, in addition to 6 months of supervised weight loss. I was at a BMI of 40 so I spent 6 months maintaining! Everyone involved gets it though, my NUT, PCP, and surgeon all thought the 6 months was unnecessary for most people but knew it had to be met, so they were supportive of me while I maintained until I got approval.

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[sleeveme_pls 0]

Thank you!!!