Question:
Does Medicaid pay for WLS?

I'm in the state of NC. I have Medicaid, and I have been considering WLS. I just don't know where to begin. Any help would be greatly appreciated :) thanks.    — jenniferlynn (posted on February 23, 2006)

February 23, 2006
hi i live in conn and going through the process of lap band,,,going through carlos barba m.d. in hartford he takes medicaid,,,most doctors do,,i started looking through the pic of people in my area and saw some had medicaid,,,i was so happy now i can get thin,,,yeah. [email protected] would love to hear back from you...i weigh 250lbs and want to be 125lbs...gl
   — nuttinhuny55

February 24, 2006
Pennsylvania here. My son was on welfare and therefore Medicaid at the time of his WLS. Everything was paid for. This was in 2003.
   — Carlita

February 24, 2006
I have Ohio Medicaid..It is difficult to be approved but they do cover it..I would go to the find a surgeon link on this site and call some of the surgeons and see if they do..Or you could go to your state Medicaid website and look it up Health and human services site...Or you could find the insurance links on this site and look to see if medicaid has paid for any wls in your state.
   — Debbie B.

February 24, 2006
Check with your local Medicaid office; they can give you a list of doctors, call your local hospital and check with your PCP. I also have Medicaid in Maine and my surgeon here is wonderful. I suggest doing lots of research before choosing a surgeon. Also check and see if there is a local WLS support group in your area - these people are a wealth of information and it does not cost you anything.
   — Juju B