Medicaid

Can anyone tell me the medicaid requirements for surgery? I want to try and get as much doen as possible ahead of time.

Hey there, medicaid is tough. You have to have your BMI of over 40 and several co-morbidities. You have to have at least 6 months supervised weight loss program with your PCP. That means do not miss one month weighing in and you have to say you are exercising at least 3 times a week make sure your Dr. writes down your weight and exercise every visit. If you dont have Sleep apnea you'll have to have a sleep study done. They say you have to be diabetic and or use a walker but I dont have either of those. It has been a long haul but I am almost there!!! Good luck and feel free to e-mail me if you have any more questions!!

Hi my name is Josie...Kylielou is my daughters name. I am currently trying to meet the requirements for Medicaid. They ARE tough!!!! I only need somemore diet and exercise documentation. If your medicaid is through Unicare they are currently offering 16 weeks free of Weigh****chers to help get yours in. I am startin it tomarrow so hopefully it wont be long. I am getting credit since July so everyone keep me in your prayers. If anyone wants the info on weigh****chers I have all the numbers you need to try to get started. The only requirement is your doctor has to reccommend it...Most PCP are willing to help... Like I said email me if you want the info...Good Luck...

I was just approved on WV medicaid. i didn't need the exerise part. but i did need all the other mentioned. Also one of the best things i did was contact Senator Byrd. His office looked into things for me and that moved my approval along. I start my 2 day liquid and pre tomorrow and have surgery on monday the 11 of Dec. Good luck on your journeys. Debbie