How do I get approved WLS on California Anthem Blue Cross Medi-cal?

[Tierra T Tij 56]

So, I'm a medi-cal patient but I also bought a small private insurance because medi-cal doesn't pay for everything. But what I want to know can't I just get the WLS under medi-cal? Also how do I go about doing this? What is the process and what do I do to get them to understand that I REALLY need weight loss surgery? Right now I cannot get a job because I'm so unhealthy and sick all the time if I could get weight loss surgery then I could live life again and get a job along with being less sluggish and obese. How do I get through to my doctor and medi-cal that this is medically necessary and I need it done to survive and get a job?

[russm 18]

There were several medi-cal patients in my orientation at UCSF and they told them that there was no 6 month or 3 month pre diet.

I think you should ask your primary care for a referral to a bariatric program. They can guide you on what medi-cal will cover.

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