Autumn Riley Arnold 92 Posted June 1, 2016 Does anyone have, or is anyone familiar with Medicare and whether or not they usually approve or deny surgery?I just read that the bigger the insurance company, the more difficulty a person will have with getting approved. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
waterwoman 181 Posted June 1, 2016 My surgeon told me that Medicare was not difficult - if you meet the criteria, they approve. Good luck to you! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
findingnish 39 Posted June 1, 2016 My Medicaid paid I have aetna my bill was 40,000 no way I could afford that right now in my life Sent from my SM-N910P using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Autumn Riley Arnold 92 Posted June 1, 2016 Ok cool! Thanks! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PrinceVanHalen 97 Posted June 2, 2016 I have Medicare and they are paying it. They said Medicare is the easiest and quickest to get approval. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Autumn Riley Arnold 92 Posted June 2, 2016 Oh, sweet! VERY nice to know! Thank you!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Capri3Js 66 Posted June 2, 2016 I have medicare and medicaid and they require a six month educational class. But after you get approved very fast. I finished my class May 13 and had my surgery date two days later. Went sign my surgery consent forms on the 25th and started my two week liquid diet. So June 7th is my date Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BeautifulSharifah 47 Posted June 2, 2016 Capri Medicaid require me to do the same I start my classes Saturday Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toners 2 Posted June 2, 2016 I have fidelis through Medicaid and my insurance company called me with approval within 4 days Sent from my SM-N920T using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Autumn Riley Arnold 92 Posted June 3, 2016 I have medicare and medicaid and they require a six month educational class. But after you get approved very fast. I finished my class May 13 and had my surgery date two days later. Went sign my surgery consent forms on the 25th and started my two week liquid diet. So June 7th is my date I don't have to do that. weird Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PrinceVanHalen 97 Posted June 3, 2016 Those might be requirements for Medicaid, but not Medicare. Some people get those two confused. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
