medicaid spend-down

hi all!! I am having the sleeve done @ Hazard ARH in Feb 2011. I have Humana insurace which will cover all except 4500.00. Someone came into where I work yesterday and told me that I qualify for a Medicaid spend-down card and that it will cover it. Anyone have any experience with this? Thanks and God Bless!!

The best way to find out about this would be to call your county's Cabinet for Health and Famiy Services.  They can tell you what you would qualify for.  I do know that you have to spend so much out of pocket on medical bills prior to them being able to help.  Give them a call it can't hurt.