Question:
DOES ANYONE KNOW HOW TO GET TEXAS MEDICAID TO PAY FOR SURGERY ?

   — kimlegjc (posted on September 1, 2008)

September 1, 2008
call around to surgons to see if the accept medicaid and go to semninars. I have medicaid in Alabama and only like 3 in the state pay for it. Check ur state medicaid website to see the requirements as well. Most require at least 6month supervised diet by ur dr, bmi or 40 or greater as well as medical conditions causeed by obesity.>>>The houston herman memorial group 713-892-5500 also takes some medicaid/medicare not sure of the details
   — bamagirl642

September 1, 2008
H, I also have medicaid..but it is in Florida. I had to contact medicaid and find out whic of there ins. covered WLS. When I got that info I was able to seitch during my open enrollment time. But while I was waiting I had all the info to get my dr. visits out of the way. I saw different Dr's that did the surg and got all there pre requisites , like going to a info session at the different hospitals. Also, find a support group in your area. They are a world if info and help. It is worth the time it takes. Had my WLS 7/1/08. Best of luck,dont give up keep pushing and you WILL get there!
   — tootsie52

September 11, 2008
Kimberly, I'm sorry, but I was going to move to Texas and have the surgery there where a friend was going to help me. I thoroughly researched the matter and Texas Medicaid will not pay for the surgery. You can have Medicaid AND Medicare, but you'll have a good bit of out of pocket expense. Texas is a no go if you are on Medicaid. You options are to self finance or move temporarily to a state that will pay. Louisiana will and it's close to you, just bring hurricane gear. That's why I'm not there now. The hospital I was scheduled in was underwater after Katrina. Sorry to have to tell you this, but it's the truth. Dusty
   — Dusty Ray Vaughn