Maryland Health Insurance Plan

Hey everyone, just wanted to say hello and ask a quick question

I just applied for the Maryland Health Insurance Plan (the high risk pool) because I keep getting denied private health insurance because of my weight. I was just wondering if anyone else here has the plan as well and has gotten approved for the vsg? I know it's a long shot but was just curious

Hello Amy,

I am sorry I have no information for you.  But I wanted to commend you for being your own advocate. Stay on top of everything.
Wishing you all the best in your journy. Please keep us posted ok.

Cira

Hmmmm...wonder what ever happened to the exclusion of pre-existing conditions with the health care reform act?  It's a bunch of bs that you're being turned away like that!!

I don't know anything about MHIP, but I do wish you good luck and hope things fall into place for you!

Thanks to both of you :)

My current job doesn't have health insurance at all and i've been looking for new jobs but no luck so far. I'm praying something will happen soon but as always it only happens in its own time!

Unfortunately, I think I read on here somewhere ...maybe the insurance forum?...that there are NO non-group insurance plans that cover WLS. You are going to have to hope for employment with a company who has good health insurance. I DO think Maryland's Medicaid WILL cover it. Good luck to you. I know how you feel...for several years my company's medical plan excluded WLS and FINALLY added it. I was one of the first to get it.

Amy,

Put in your application and resume to the hospital (BWMC)...if you can get your foot in the door...they do cover WLS (but you will have to go through UMMS to have it done or you will be out of network)  So far, any out of pocket from my WLS has been under $100.  Not all my claims have been processed yet.

Thanks so much!! I will check that out right now I applied for two positions! Do you know if they give benefits to part time employees?

If anyone else has any leads it is much appreciated. I am dedicated to getting healthy and i'm trying any means necessary.

The hospital i work for Kennedy Krieger Institute is hiring and we do have some part time jobs and part time employees also get benefits but they are slightly higher .
Here is the link
https://jobs-kennedykrieger.icims.com/jobs/intro

Not sure what line of work you're in, but I remember reading that Starbuck's offers ins to part time workers, and I thought GBMC did too (since you're applying to other hospital). Although it might be a hike from where you are.
Don't forget to ask MHIP. I worked with someone who had it and I was surprised at what it covered!
Good luck!!

I applied at two different Starbucks in the area and never got a callback :( 

I'm actually in the telecom/tech field but I'm a contractor for right now so no benefits. I was hoping to be hired on by now but it's not looking too good and they couldn't give me even a guess of when i might.

GBMC is far but i've been to that hospital in the past and I love it. I will check them out!

Again, thanks so much to everyone who has posted. I appreciate it more than you know!