Virginia Medicaid...anyone have it and get approved for WLS?

FutureWeightlossDiva
on 6/17/08 2:43 am, edited 6/17/08 2:45 am
VSG on 04/03/14
Ok, so I have Virginia Medicaid and I am wanting to have WLS. My doctor also wants me to have it. I have a few questions for anyone who can answer: 1- Did Virginia Medicaid approve your surgery? 2- What did you have to do to get the approval? 3- How long did it take to get the approval? 4- If they did not approve it, why? 5- How long does it take to get an answer one way or another? 6- Do they require a 6 month medically supervised diet? 7- What will they consider an acceptable diet? Meaning WW, Slim Fast, Atkins, etc... 8- Will Virginia Medicaid the Lap-Band? 9- If they do, will they cover the fills, or are they out of pocket expenses? 10- Will Virginia Medicaid cover the VSG (sleeve) or is it considered to new and experimental? 11- Will Virginia Medicaid cover the DS (the Switch)? 12- If they do, will they cover the necessary supplements if your doctor writes a script for them, or are they out of pocket expenses? I'm sorry I'm asking so many questions. I have called and just get a generic answer "Every case is different." But i would think that there are basic guidelines that ALL Medicaid has to follow. I don't know. Can anyone help? Thanks!!
~~Monika is Leaving
the building~~

on 7/6/08 9:00 am - Wake Forest, NC
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