Does Pennsylvania Medicaid cover gastric bypass revision?

Answer 1

YES Illinois medicaid does cover gastric bypass surgery.. I have IL medicaid and had my surghery in nov 2008 i have lost 100pds... do a Google search on DR ayloo shes in Chicago Il, she is on Taylor st.. univ. of IL medical center.. call 312-413-0717 talk with mellisa Murphy if you don't get her leave a message.

Answer 2

Medicaid is a health insurance program for individuals and families with low incomes and resources. It is jointly funded by the states and federal government and is managed by the states. The income limits for adults to receive Medicaid are extremely low (coverage for children only allows for a much higher income level). While gastric bypass may be a covered procedure, it is up to each individual doctor to determine if they would accept the Medicaid insurance (doctors do not have to accept the Medicaid insurance). In fact, doctors who accept Medicaid are generally limited, particularly in specialty fields (such as gastric bypass). Most doctors who will accept the Medicaid insurance are general or family practice doctors or pediatricians.

Answer 3

Yes! I had mine December 14, 2010 after 10 years of trying to get my various private insurance companies to pay for it. The authorization took only 8 days! It is a challenge to find a surgeon currently taking new medicaid patients, but I know of one in Parker, CO that is AWESOME and taking new medicaid patients.

Answer 4

Georgia medicaid will cover certain types of gastric bypass surgery if you have a high enough BMI and co-morbidities like high blood pressure, sleep apnea or Diabetes. Medicaid requires that the procedure be performed at a Bariatric Center of Excellence and the one I am aware of that performs the procedure for any of the HMO's (peachcare, wellcare etc.) is the Emory Bariatric Center.

Answer 5

Medicare coverage for a gastric bypass is very limited. They will only cover you if the bypass is recommended by your physician. If you are only looking to lose some weight then I'm afraid they wont cover you.

Answer 6

Ohio Caresource Medicaid does cover lap band surgery. However, there are some stipulations and the doctor has to submit authorization and reasons for the surgery.

Answer 7

yes people wants to need to live longer is at choice of life that's the reason for health insurance or medicare to keep people current with ther,,,,,,life 100% yes

Answer 8

Medicare does pay for the Gastric Bypass as long as it is proven to be medically necessary and the surgery is performed in a Center of Excellence facility.

Answer 9

they still handle this as case by case...So even if you are told no you can still look for doctor that will fill out papers stating that it is medically necessary then yes.