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The Harris County Gold Card program primarily provides access to essential health services for low-income residents, but coverage for specific procedures like weight loss surgery may vary. Typically, weight loss surgery is considered elective, and coverage can depend on the individual's medical necessity and the specific policies of the program. It is advisable to contact Harris County's Health Department or the Gold Card program directly for detailed information regarding eligibility and coverage for weight loss surgery.
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Does the harris county gold card cover hospice services?
Yes
Does the harris county gold card cover braces for children and adults?
Yes it does
Does harris county gold card cover dental service?
Services are limited, but yes
Does harris county gold card cover eye exams?
where can you go to get an eye exam using a harris county gold card as payment also, closest location to zip code 77027
Does blue cross and blu shield of Mississippi cover weight loss surgery?
no
Does Blue Cross Blue Shield of Georgia cover going to weight doctors?
No Blue Cross Blue Shield of Georgia does not cover going to weight loss doctors. It may however cover weight loss surgery.
Are discounts provided with weight loss surgery?
No, the price is the same no matter what, but depending on your what insurance you have, they should help cover the cost of surgery.
Why does Kentucky medicaid pay for weight loss surgery?
Medicare and Medicaid will cover the surgery if you are "morbidly obese"; this always requires prior approval.
Do most health insurance plans cover bariatric surgery?
Most insurance plans will only cover bariatric surgery if there is a medical need for it. This means if your excess weight is causing more serious health conditions.
Does BCBS cover reconstructive surgery after weight loss?
go to obesityhelp.com and search BCBS to read others' stories.
Are there any insurance programs that cover weight loss surgery I live in San Franscio?
Many insurance plans will cover weight loss surgery if it is determined to be necessary. That is to say if you can convince them that without the surgery you may die or suffer serious consequences from obesity. However you'd have to check the actual wording of your policy. In effect you'd have to pay for a policy that covered obesity.
Are there government grants for obesity weight loss?
Unfortunately, it seems that there are no available grants for obesity surgery. The grants that are available are for institutes to prevent obesity. In your case, you may be able to get insurance to cover this for you. I know it's a long shot, but Medicare does cover some forms of obesity weight loss surgery if you're at a health risk.
