About Sara Scherer Expertise I have 13 years experience in Medical Insurance with one of the largest insurance companies in the United States. I know about plans, plan wording, and how to get around the insurance company when you need help. I worked with Medicare, Medicaid, PPO plans as well as HMO`s. I can help you get the answers you are looking for.
Experience I have 13 years experience with medical insurance. I currently work with pharmacists and their third party plans. I have worked with medical review boards and I can help you get the answers you need.
Question my bmi is 45.7 and i wanted to know if medicaid would pay for me to get gastric bypass surgery and what would i need
Answer Whether or not you get gastric bypass is not only based on your BMI. It depends on your health, what you have done to loose weight and the psychiatric evaluation.
Not every state offers gastric bypass so call your local Medicaid office and see if it is offered in your state. Then you need to find a surgeon who will accept Medicaid. Finally, your local Medicaid office, if they offer gastric bypass, will work with your primary care physician or your surgeon to take you through all of the steps to get gastric bypass. It generally takes a year from the beginning to the end and you will probably have to go on a weight loss program and start a fitness program.
