Texas Medicaid

[Amber Rein 12]

Good evening all!

I was recently approved for medicaid and I'm now looking at choosing my managed care plan. I cannot get a clear answer online whether or not VSG is covered by any of them. I have to make phone calls tomorrow, but due to Hurricane Harvey I don't know if they'll be available, so I wanted to reach out and see if any of you have medicaid in Texas that covered your surgery?

I weigh 320, BMI 53, currently and have been obese/morbidly obese for at least 8 years

I have IIH, non-alcoholic fatty liver, and had my gallbladder removed when I was 16

I know I qualify, I just need to know if any of you have had it covered or know which managed care plan will cover it with the proper prerequisite conditions.

TIA!

[Lisakaye4 3]

I am in Houston and I switched to United Healthcare Star Medicaid plan because it is covered and TLC surgery was accepting that insurance! I have finished the 6 months of weight management classes and my authorization was sent for approval this morning! Hoping to get a call soon!! Hope you figured it all out by now!