MS Medicaid

Does anyone know if Ms Medicaid and Medicare will pay on the Lap Band?  I have a friend who is considering the lap band but is scared Medicaid will not pay and this is the only way she can get the surgery. She is a breast cacer survivor and want the lap in case she ever has to take more chemo (nutritional reasons). Any iformation you can giv ewill be greatly appreciated.

It is my understanding that the facility you use has to be Medicare approved.  I dont believe that Mediciad is paying for any weight loss surgery at this time but prob is only a matter of time before they follow suit with medicare. denise