lizonie1 3 Posted December 21, 2016 I'm in Atlanta and I am highly disappointed. My insurance was denied and the only option I have is self pay. I'm very down about it. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
melafw 3 Posted December 21, 2016 Can you appeal it? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lizonie1 3 Posted December 21, 2016 I don't think so. It's Medicade Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
melafw 3 Posted December 21, 2016 I would look into it, their may be done fine print... why did they deny it? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Some* Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Sorry can't spell today lol Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KathyLynn160 27 Posted December 21, 2016 Look into it for sure. Did they give a reason? Sent from my SM-G928V using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Frenchie1977 262 Posted December 21, 2016 If your in a state where Medicaid covers Bariatric surgery than you can be approved. Just call and find out what their guidelines for approval are or have your surgeons office verify and resubmit when you have met the guidelines. However if you are in a state where it is still not covered by Medicaid than unfortunately yes self pay would be your only option, look into Mexico options for much easier financing.< /p> Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Clementine Sky 708 Posted December 21, 2016 I'm sorry you were denied, but don't lose faith. Insurance wouldn't cover my surgery because I didn't meet the qualifications, so I went the self-pay route and had the VSG in Mexico. The total cost was $4200, which included two nights at the Marriott. Had I been able to go through insurance my out-of-pocket expenses would have actually been higher. I had a really positive experience in Mexico, no complications, and have met my goals. My endocrinologist had agreed in advance to provide followup care locally. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lizonie1 3 Posted January 2, 2017 (edited) So I switched insurance plans and there may be hope for me. I will know by this week Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Edited January 2, 2017 by lizonie1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
trxprincess05 0 Posted January 2, 2017 I'm sorry you were denied, but don't lose faith. Insurance wouldn't cover my surgery because I didn't meet the qualifications, so I went the self-pay route and had the VSG in Mexico. The total cost was $4200, which included two nights at the Marriott. Had I been able to go through insurance my out-of-pocket expenses would have actually been higher. I had a really positive experience in Mexico, no complications, and have met my goals. My endocrinologist had agreed in advance to provide followup care locally.I'm looking to go to Mexico for surgery because I don't meet qualifications. Where did yo uh go and any advice? Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G891A using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BrownEyedBeauty 65 Posted January 2, 2017 (edited) So I switched insurance plans and there may be hope for me. I will know by this week Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Go with United Health Care if you have medicaid. I was denied by Amerigroup Samsumg GS5 Edited January 2, 2017 by BrownEyedBeauty Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lizonie1 3 Posted January 9, 2017 I'm going through Amerigroup now and they seem like they are gunna approve it. Why they deny you? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
almost40ish 58 Posted January 10, 2017 Im a social worker in ATL. Amerigroup denies almost everything & few quality Dr's accept them. Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Georgia_gal24 1 Posted January 21, 2017 So I switched insurance plans and there may be hope for me. I will know by this week Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Go with United Health Care if you have medicaid. I was denied by Amerigroup Samsumg GS5 Why was you denied? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BrownEyedBeauty 65 Posted January 21, 2017 For missing one doctor's visit Samsumg GS5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Georgia_gal24 1 Posted January 21, 2017 Im a social worker in ATL. Amerigroup denies almost everything & few quality Dr's accept them. Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App Why do amerigroup deny it? now I feel like mines is going to get denied. I just sent mine in on the 19th I live in GA Sent from my Z820 using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites