Does any of you know...

if americhoice will pay for obesity surgery?

Hi Tina, My mother & grown son are both being changed to americhoice. I went to their web site but it doesent tell much....I belive that they will be sending out the new handbooks soon so maybe it will tell in there. I sure hope it will cover WLS as I know how badly you are wanting it. later, Susan O'

I acutally just got off of the phone with the nicest young lady named randy. they do cover wls and have guidelines and as soon as I get them in the mail I will promptly type them up here for you all. You guys are just the bestest group of people ever and I am going to do whatever I can to help give back the support I have been given.. Love you guys! tina

So glad to hear that they will be covering WLS. If I remember right you were going to Centennial? Have you checked with them to see if they are going to be in network W/AmeriChoice. I wish you the best. I am still about 7 weeks till I finish my 6 mos Dr. suppervised diet. Hoping to have my WLS in May. Later, Susan O'

well right now I have to see what hospital I will be able to use. I will have to deal with whatever hospital my insurance will cover. However I really don't want to go to vanderbuilt. If it as possible I would like to stay away from there. for personal reasons.

We would love to have you in the Centennial group but I am just so excited for you I don't care where you go!!!! This has been a long hard road for you and I am so happy there is finally light at the end of the tunnel!!!!!

Tina that is such wonderful news!! I know you've had such a hard time this past year.....you definitely deserve this!! Please keep us posted! April

you guys rock!!! I have a long way to go yet but I am definatly on the road now... and not just changing the tire for the millionth time on the side of the street I really do appreciate everything you all have sent to me..... God bless you all Tina

I have never heard of Americhoice. I have heard of AmeriSuites... but that's a totally different industry all together... I hope you are able to stay with the hospital of your choice. Its a bummer when you feel strong armed into doing what the insurance wants... but then again... GUESS WHAT? YOU ARE HAVING GASTRIC BYPASS SURGERY! YOU GO GIRL! Congratulations!

This is great news! I hope they will cover the hospital/surgeon of your choice. Since both Baptist and Centennial are also Centers of Excellence you have a good chance of getting what you want. Keep us posted.