billpride 23 Posted November 13, 2016 I'm from Illinois and have Medicaid ( family health network) I start the process of my psychological evaluation tomorrow after calling like 10 places my insurance told me that did it is finally found one place that actually did , if I knew there was a place to call or do it online I might of done it just to get it out of the way Sent from my SM-N920V using the BariatricPal App I have the same Medicaid program and the surgeons office that I go to looked and looked and couldn't find one in my area (Chicago), so they just referred me to the online eval. It cost $150 bucks but I did appreciate the convenience. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App The place I found is in Elgin for my psychological evaluation my surgery will be at University of Illinois in Chicago Sent from my SM-N920V using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MissJDVSG 129 Posted November 13, 2016 (edited) The place I found is in Elgin for my psychological evaluation my surgery will be at University of Illinois in Chicago Sent from my SM-N920V using the BariatricPal App Awesome! I'm seeing Dr. Lutfi out of Presence St. Joseph in Chicago. I personally would find it a pain to trek out to the suburbs for the psych eval as someone who lives in the city and doesn't drive much. But I'm glad they found someone that takes Medicaid. I guess very few psychologists accept it. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Edited November 13, 2016 by MissJDVSG Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Butterflywarrior 241 Posted November 13, 2016 I have medicaid or its called medi cal here... I also, due to my complex health issues and living with my mom and Obama making sure insurance companies cant deny ppl with pre existing conditions have private primary insurance with blur shield... they also required a six month supervised nutrition, support group attendance and other random things like illustrating you have tried and failed several weight loss plans. I have a ppo, it is expensive and still I had hoops aswell..itsit's no jusMedicaid that demands this.... I think, they believe they are trying o help ppl prepare for the surgery...most insurance companies, including government ones don't care about research studies They don't really want to pay but if they do, tgey try and throw together some resembles of care and follow up...just my cynical opinion here I do feel, that at least with medi cal here in Cygeythey approved adding the sleeve ratgerrather fast to li ofif procedures they will cover cover so to me, that indicates some desire to help patients plus it saves them economically bc being really fat, getting comorbidities, medications, tests, er visits cost a lot more then weight loss surgery... You make a good point. The long term costs of obesity (and all of the other conditions that may come with obesity) are high. It's better to pay for the surgery to eliminate these conditions than pay for a lifetime of potential expensive illness and medical care. It's unfortunate that money is the bottom line for insurance companies, but at least in this instance it works in our favor, in terms of WLS being covered. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App yes, I understand...iconpcomplicated ...Gads, I just wrote a long post about my research stuff and my page crashed!!! Grrr..I will respond latter..lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elisa5150 212 Posted November 13, 2016 The psych evaluation is not treatment. It's to evaluate if you have obvious psych issues that would prohibit you being safe and successful in this process. People can fake their way through it whether in person or not. I am also a counselor. I believe that actual therapy should be a requirement but that is a completely separate issue. Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billpride 23 Posted November 13, 2016 The place I found is in Elgin for my psychological evaluation my surgery will be at University of Illinois in Chicago Sent from my SM-N920V using the BariatricPal App Awesome! I'm seeing Dr. Lutfi out of Presence St. Joseph in Chicago. I personally would find it a pain to trek out to the suburbs for the psych eval as someone who lives in the city and doesn't drive much. But I'm glad they found someone that takes Medicaid. I guess very few psychologists accept it. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Yea I'm from aurora so it's easier for me. To get out there Sent from my SM-N920V using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Butterflywarrior 241 Posted November 14, 2016 The psych evaluation is not treatment. It's to evaluate if you have obvious psych issues that would prohibit you being safe and successful in this process. People can fake their way through it whether in person or not. I am also a counselor. I believe that actual therapy should be a requirement but that is a completely separate issue. Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App yes, I think it should be required even though ppo can bs it but still, I'm sure it can help those who actually desire help and insight or see the need for further treatment too!! But I know, not all insurances or incomes can get this care..just to bad it's not integrated and provided to everyone insurance or not. I think to much about ppl helping people so I just feel strongly about this issue especially facing WLS and society barely recognizes obesity's as a eating disorder... so I feel the eval, if good and tge patient is honest, they may be better prepared to accept more therapy, attend glad support group or make a connection between eating and mental health Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
