Successfully granted WLS surgery with Medically Needy Cost of Sharing? Anybody?

Dr Brett Cohen in Hollywood Florida accepts Medicaid share of cost, I have an apt n may 2015. 954-276-8559 ask for Armand Benton

Hello,

may i ask how did it go with share of cost? what did you do? did you get approved ?

what was you steps? i am looking into Dr.brett i live 15 min away.

Do you know if share of cost will pay if the primary insurance exclude it from the policy?

If you meet all your requirements. ...yes it will bcuz you would be submitted to Medicaid for the authorization for surgery. 

Hi Kdiva, I am also under medically needy with medicaid, I desperately need this surgery but I don't even know where to start. Any help would be appreciated

Have you started the process yet? 

Hi Kdvia,

I am like everyone else just starting this process, and have regular insurance that does not cover WLS, along with Medically Needy SOC of $685.  I live in North Port, close to Sarasota, and my preferred doctor in Venice and Sarasota do not accept Medicaid, so I am on a mission to find someone fairly close who does.  I appreciate all of your insight as well that you have provided to everyone else.  You have been the best resource I have found yet!

Desperate for the surgery and a change in my life, I lost my job in January and basically have become a hermit.  This surgery is the thing that will really get me going in the right direction!

Thanks again!

B.G.

Hello B.G.! I'm sorry for the delayed response. I'm not sure if you've received your answers yet. But I'd be happy to help if I can!

Unfortunately I have yet to find anyone able to help, so any suggestions you may have would be appreciated. No problem on the delay, by the way.

Thanks!!

Which procedure are you interested in having? Also I live in Tallahassee and I traveled to Ocala for my surgeon. So look for docters in Tampa that take it. If not Ocala is only 2 hours away from Sarasota. Don't be afraid to travel for this it's totally worth the sacrifice!