I just got approved for Medicaid, now what do I do?

Thank you Mary! I want that place on the bench sooo badly, I can not wait!

Hey Candy, When you walk in to the seminar they will have folders made up with your insurance compaines name on it. You select yours and it will be customized for what your insurance company requires. It wwill also have a step by step on what you need, when to do it, and what comes next. They even give you an idea how long each step should take. Yes, you need a PCP. If yours doesn't take medicaid you may wish to try mine. Dr Catherine Burley (in Riverdale) 770 991-6300. Something you can do to get yourself started is to try to start a complete diet history from the time you were an adult. Include dates, ages, starting weights, amounts lost/gained, what kind of drugs/diet/exercise, any results, and why you stopped. You will also need some kind of statement about yourself and why you want the surgery. You don't need to have these finished but it will take sometime to get them in order and this is one of the most time consuming. I may be coming to the seminar to support both you and "bluebutterfly"(Patricia). I am doing well. Dr says I have lost 13 pounds so far but I am retaining water and have pitting edema in my legs. Call if you need anything or have any questions. ~~~Pat~~~

That is really good information, thank you Pat! I don't currently have a PCP and we might be moving to Jonesboro so I will give your Dr. a call. I did go to the Clayton Co. BHC and am doing what they want also to get some help. So I feel good about the steps I have made lately to turn things around. I am so ready to get out of this valley I have been in. I will give you a call saturday before I go and maybe we can meet up there. Thanks for all the info. hugs, Candy

HEY THERE CANDY, GLAD TO HEAR THE GOOD NEWS HURRY AND FIND A DR. YOU FEEL GOOD ABOUT... TAKE CARE..Candy

thank you Candy ! You know I am super excited!! Thanks for your support! Candy2

Candy, Congrats on your Medicaid approval. I would use no one other than Dr. Duncan. Just remember that Medicaid does not cover psychological services for recipients over 21. But it does cover psychiatric, therefore, you need your psych clearance from a psychiatrist rather than a psychologist(MD vs. PhD.). When I was able to work, I worked for the company that processed the Medicaid claims for the state. In fact, I was the physician's specialist so I still know a great deal about it. Tracey and Lolita are great and know the approval process very well. By all means, get your packet at the seminar. If it is still available online go ahead and print it and fill it out. That is what I did, then I simply handed it in at the seminar. Good luck. Hugs, Janie

Thank you Janie. That is good to know about the psych clearance. I am going to the seminar saturday so if it's not online i will get it there. I am so ready to get all of this done! Thanks again for the info! Candy

Thats great news Candy.... I wish you the best of everything in your journey. Be blessed..... Crece

Thanks Crece! I know your not crazy about Dr. duncan but I really appreciate your support and encouragement! hugs, Candy!

Hi Sweetheart.... You are right about that. I have always supported any one having wls. I will support you in any way. Please keep me posted on your progress. Crece