MEDICAID

Has anyone ever had to pay a 2,500 copay using medicaid? Did you have a copay at all? Thanks in advance latoya

I had Medicaid for my whole process. I only paid 2 to 3 dollars for my co pays at different Dr.appointments and the mist I paid was for my hospitail which was 12 dollars. So I was on medicaid for low income if that makes any difference. I hope that helps. If you have any more questions please feel free to email me..Good luck and Best wishes...Beth

hey Latoya, I had to pay a copay of $500.00 and I heard my surgeon has gone up to $1000.00. $2500.00 is really totally outrages (heck, I thought 500.00 was outrages) I even called medicaid to find out if this kind of 'administrative fee' was legal. They said as long as they tell you upfront it is not 'illegal'....whatever that means... unethical maybe... best wishes to you, Barb

From what I understand from a friend who is now going through the process. Medicaid has changed their process in regards to the surgery. Her copay is $1,500. It might be the type of Medicaid you have or it may be the surgeon's requirement.I would research both angles.