No isurance, no loans, any options? Mexico?
Hi,
My Husband and I both medically need WLS. We want gastric bypass, but are getting the run around. We can't get insurance due to not having normal jobs. We have grant jobs through our college. We have bad credit due to college and medical bills so no loan approval. (Already tried.)
I was told medicaid covers it, but we have to have children or be disable. We don't have children and getting on disability is a joke.
I am assuming our only option is going to Mexico? I doubt Obamacare would cover it either and getting a self-pay insurance its listed as excluded. I just need help and ideas, since we have to pay for 2 surgeries its gonna hurt.
My aunt and several other people I know did the gastric sleeve in Mexico. There's one surgeon close to San Diego that advertises a sleeve surgery for less than $5000. Would you be able to get that much money for one sleeve? That would probably be the best option unless you can get on MedicAid. Perhaps you could research charitable organizations that might cover some or all of the costs? Some Catholic hospitals my have a program for people who can't afford surgery otherwise.
Good luck in your journey.
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on 5/13/13 10:01 pm
My aunt and several other people I know did the gastric sleeve in Mexico. There's one surgeon close to San Diego that advertises a sleeve surgery for less than $5000. Would you be able to get that much money for one sleeve? That would probably be the best option unless you can get on MedicAid. Perhaps you could research charitable organizations that might cover some or all of the costs? Some Catholic hospitals my have a program for people who can't afford surgery otherwise.
Good luck in your journey.
Noooooo, the surgeon that advertises surgery for $5K is seriously dangerous!!!!
on 5/14/13 4:36 am
The surgeon my aunt and others used is Dr. Alvarez and he charged $8700. He comes highly recommended.
GL
Considering the hospital he uses that is pretty expensive. Dr. Arellano is only $7,000 and a new hospital.
on 5/13/13 10:03 pm
Hi,
My Husband and I both medically need WLS. We want gastric bypass, but are getting the run around. We can't get insurance due to not having normal jobs. We have grant jobs through our college. We have bad credit due to college and medical bills so no loan approval. (Already tried.)
I was told medicaid covers it, but we have to have children or be disable. We don't have children and getting on disability is a joke.
I am assuming our only option is going to Mexico? I doubt Obamacare would cover it either and getting a self-pay insurance its listed as excluded. I just need help and ideas, since we have to pay for 2 surgeries its gonna hurt.
Mexico can be a really good option but you have to do your research WELL. Don't shop by price, shop by skill. There is a great deal to researching a surgeon in any country including the US.
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