No One Will Take Medicaid

[chopelessgirl 1]

I finished all of the Medicaid requirements for surgery, and then the surgeon I was going to see stopped taking Medicaid. The only other doctors who accept medicaid won't see anyone outside Covington/NOLA or Thibodeaux. All Medicaid suggests is calling general surgeons and asking if they do bariatrics as well. I'm devastated and desperate. What can I do? I have no money or credit for self pay. Has anyone seen Dr. Dominguez recently who can plead my case? Should I move to NOLA temporarily? Should I call every day? What can I do? It's just not fair that I'm this close. Does anyone know if other states accept Louisiana Medicaid? They said it doesn't travel but I believe nearby states would accept it. It's United Healthcare Community Plan by the way.

[Pondlady 0]

I am from Oklahoma. Every surgeon I spoke to requires Medicare as Primary insurance and Medicaid as Secondary. No one will do Medicaid as primary that I found in Tulsa area.

[Sosewsue61 3,185]

Dr Keith in OK?

[Sosewsue61 3,185]

Oklahoma Weight Loss Options in Norman OK now does Medicare / Medicaid. My surgeon is Lana Nelson, the other Dr. is Ronnie Keith. They do the band and RNY.
1-800-599-8010
They are associated with Norman Regional Hospital.
website is http://www.owlo.com

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On 5/31/2017 at 8:15 AM, Sosewsue61 said:

Oklahoma Weight Loss Options in Norman OK now does Medicare / Medicaid. My surgeon is Lana Nelson, the other Dr. is Ronnie Keith. They do the band and RNY.
1-800-599-8010
They are associated with Norman Regional Hospital.
website is http://www.owlo.com

Personally, I suggest you do a google search of Dr. Nelson. From what I read, she has had two patients die while in her care. Just saying to be careful.

[Sleeve_runner 0]

Lots of Docs take Medicaid but limit the Medicaid cases they agree to because Medicaid only pays $700 reimbursement which isn't even going to cover the supplies they use in surgery.

[herewegoJ 18]

I finished all of the Medicaid requirements for surgery, and then the surgeon I was going to see stopped taking Medicaid. The only other doctors who accept medicaid won't see anyone outside Covington/NOLA or Thibodeaux. All Medicaid suggests is calling general surgeons and asking if they do bariatrics as well. I'm devastated and desperate. What can I do? I have no money or credit for self pay. Has anyone seen Dr. Dominguez recently who can plead my case? Should I move to NOLA temporarily? Should I call every day? What can I do? It's just not fair that I'm this close. Does anyone know if other states accept Louisiana Medicaid? They said it doesn't travel but I believe nearby states would accept it. It's United Healthcare Community Plan by the way.

Do you have a university with a medical center you can go too in your state? Usually, even if not state, they are not as "for profit" and will take you

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[herewegoJ 18]

Lots of Docs take Medicaid but limit the Medicaid cases they agree to because Medicaid only pays $700 reimbursement which isn't even going to cover the supplies they use in surgery.

Doctors don't get charged for the supplies they use in the hospital, they are either on staff or charge for their services they provide. The hospital bilks/ charges for the room and supplies

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[Gazebo 27]

Medicaid is different from State to State. From what you're saying it looks like you are on Medicaid Managed Care. Which means Medicaid pays for your United Healthcare premium. I live in NY so I can only speak from NY experience. First call shouod be to United Healthcare to make sire they cover the Surgery, second call around to see if your Surgeon takes your specific Plan. I know in NY we have a websote wjere we can lookup specific providers based on our insurance. Hope this helps.

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[Gazebo 27]

Sorry for typos

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[CajunDude73 1]

I'm having Dr. Perez in Thibodaux do my sleeve tomorrow and have Amerihealth Caritas Medicaid. What part of Louisiana you in? I would call Dr. Perez's office. He does limit the number of Medicaid cases he does, and it took me about 4 months to get into seeing him for the 1st time. It's worth a try....he's a great guy too

[AceBlaque 17]

Hello, can you give an update on your wls process?? Thanks!

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[frust8 963]

And I would like also to know how your story is playing out my Lousiana friend? Were you able to get your surgery?[emoji29]

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