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Topic: RE: Health Insurance
It's impossible to be sure without out right asking (a bad idea). But Starbucks is not a Kansas company so they probably don't have a Kansas based insurance. Even if that's true it doesn't mean they'll cover it. Kansas insurance aren't the only ones to exclude it I'm sure. But I'd guess there's a better chance then not.
Topic: RE: Health Insurance
We've heard about getting hired by Starbucks. That their insurance covers the procedure. Would a KS Starbucks' insurance cover it or does she need to be hired by a MO Starbucks?
Topic: Dr. Snyder's full Bar; questions answered by Dr. Snyder himself
http://luvsexytrstno1.blogspot.com/2008/09/dr-snyders-full-b ar.html
I posted an e-mail from Dr. Snyder in which he responds to questions and concerns people have had about the Full bar and the future of his surgical practice.
I posted an e-mail from Dr. Snyder in which he responds to questions and concerns people have had about the Full bar and the future of his surgical practice.
Topic: Gay and Lesbian Forum
Hello,
I am posting this to inform any gay lesbian OH members or Friends that we have a Forum. If you are interested in checking it out....the direct link is http://www.obesityhelp.com/forums/gay_lesbian_bisexual_trans gender/
Thank You !!! Hope you stop by....
I am posting this to inform any gay lesbian OH members or Friends that we have a Forum. If you are interested in checking it out....the direct link is http://www.obesityhelp.com/forums/gay_lesbian_bisexual_trans gender/
Thank You !!! Hope you stop by....
Topic: RE: What to take to the Hospital for Lap-Band Surgery
Will you be released the same day as most lapband patients are? If so as little as possible. The only thing I took in was the clothes I was wearing and my insurance card. I also had a pillow in the car for the ride home to protect my stomach.
Good luck
My RNY! Topic: RE: Health Insurance
Absolutely it is far cheaper in the long run to pay for the surgery. But Kansas legislators are a bit myopic. There are insurance boards here on the site. Perhaps they might be able to help more than I. Does her weight keep her from working? If so social security might be a possibility. It takes a while to get it and then you have to wait after that to qualify for Medicare but if that's the only way then we do what we must.
Topic: RE: Health Insurance
Thank you for your response.
It' sad that Kansas doesn't have an equivelent to Family HealthPlus.
It is, at least, encouraging that therapy would be covered for her, if we can get her insured.
My friend lives in the Leavenworth area. It is close to Missouri, but i'm not sure how easy it would be for her to relocate. I'm also not sure if she would be eligible in Missouri. Are there any community boards or councils that would discuss with her what her options are?
I doubt she would be eligible for Social Security disability.
I wonder why Kansas law discourages this surgery. It seems like it would help ease taxpayer's health cost in the long term.
Thank you for your help. I will bring this to her attention so she can do what's best for her.
It' sad that Kansas doesn't have an equivelent to Family HealthPlus.
It is, at least, encouraging that therapy would be covered for her, if we can get her insured.
My friend lives in the Leavenworth area. It is close to Missouri, but i'm not sure how easy it would be for her to relocate. I'm also not sure if she would be eligible in Missouri. Are there any community boards or councils that would discuss with her what her options are?
I doubt she would be eligible for Social Security disability.
I wonder why Kansas law discourages this surgery. It seems like it would help ease taxpayer's health cost in the long term.
Thank you for your help. I will bring this to her attention so she can do what's best for her.
Topic: RE: Health Insurance
As for government funded insurance the only one I'm aware of in Kansas is Kansas Medicaid. It DOES NOT cover weight loss surgery. Unfortunately it is standard procedure for insurance companies in Kansas to add written exclusions for weight loss surgery and any weight loss program of any kind. Most people in Kansas who have insurance cover their surgery either have Medicare or work for an employer who is not based in Kansas and/or does not purchase their employee health care program from a Kansas provider like Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas. BCBS is kind of a generic name so there are many flavors in other states that do cover the surgery. As far as psychotherapy is concerned most insurance companies do pay for that. It's sad but insurance options for paying for weight loss surgery here in Kansas are almost non-existent. Where in Kansas does your friend live? I think Missouri Medicaid pays for the surgery so if she could relocate even temporarily that might help but I'm not sure. Is there a chance she might qualify for Social Security disability? I just never know what to say to folks here because Kansas law makes it so companies are almost encouraged to deny this service.
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