medicaid/medicare plastic surgery

I;m on SSI and when I had the wls in Sept 2005, I was told if I lost at least 79 lbs, Social Secuties insurance (I can never keep straight which on that is) I've lost over140 lbs and have been looking for plastic surgeon in state that will do the surgeries I need. Any one have any info? I'd like to get on with my life and I can't seem to get past how gross I look to me (naked) certainly not fair to let anyone into my life when I know I won't allow any relationship move on to a more intimate level. Not fair to other person when I know this going in but they don't

Hi there.  This is something I am concern with down the road for myself as well as other are also with now and down the road with as well who are on medicaid and/or medicare.  I have contacted HRSA (Health and Recovery Services Administration) awhile back and asked if plastic surgery is covered to removed excess skin and ONLY if MEDICALLY NECESSARY.  So somewhere, someone is contracted with DSHS.  You will need to contact HRSA and asked.  Here is MAA's website of contact info to e-mail (look under public)...  http://fortress.wa.gov/dshs/maa/contact/contactus.htm  ---> OR <---

People who want to know about medical services for themselves or others....

1-800-562-3022 Customer Service Center P.O. Box 45505 Olympia, WA 98504-5505  I sure hope this can help start you in the right direction.  Also, the U of W may know too.  Please post what you found out.  I will look into it more and see if I can find anything out from a friend of mind as well.  Good luck and congratulations on your weight loss.  I am still hoping to have the surgery. ~*Debbie*~

I don't know for sure, but also try contacting the University of Washington Plastic Surgery...   http://depts.washington.edu/surgery/patientcare/plastic.html ~*Debbie*~