Question:
Question about Medicaid and 5 year medical history.....

I know having a five year medical history is very important to the approval process, but what do you do if you honestly don't have a five year history? I have medical records from back as far as 2003, but before that time I had no insurance, and did not see a doctor for any type of medical treatment or problems. And I found out today that the only records I had from 10 years ago have already been destroyed do to inactivity. I know they want medical stuff but does anyone have any other idea's that might help with the approval process? If anyone has any suggestions what so ever, I'd love to hear them! Thanks in advance for reading this and any suggestions you may have! ~Sabie    — Sabie (posted on December 13, 2005)

December 13, 2005
I had the same problem an the same inc. but I found that they were more interested with my medical know an they took my word that I had dieted at home with different diets so I named every diet I could think of. I even put weight watchers an LA weight loss down I tried LA but couldn't afford to continue with it. They don't check the diets but they do want your Dr to push for it for you so make sure he/she writes a really good letter. good luck hope this helped.
   — amygirl

December 13, 2005
I thought the same way.... In all true honesty, they really want to know what you know. The more info can can give about your weight loss attempts and failures the better. They are also looking into medical history so they know what they are facing while you are on the surgery table. It is a lot of work and honesty. If I were you, I would type up as much info as you can, try to recall any family medical history. That is really all they want. Good Luck !!!!!!
   — dehrma01

December 13, 2005
What I did was submitted a journal with time frames of the diets I tried and the amount of weight I lost and gained back. As long as you can substantiate that you have made attempts at weight loss and that this a last resort rather than a first attempt at losing weight, they usually will accept your word for it. I truly hope this helps. Tiffany Moore
   — Tiff's On a Mission

December 13, 2005
Thank you so much for all of your help, advice and suggestions! I really do appreciate it and I am going to get right on that! I've got a letter written out, and I will go back and stress my diets that I've tried and my success's and not so successful attempts!! Again, thank you all sooooo very much for taking the time to read this and reply and thanks for all of the luck tooo, I'll take all of the luck I can get!!
   — Sabie

December 13, 2005
Hi Sabie, Do not believe that I were approve in 3 days with medicaid and I had no 5 years of medical history. It all depend on how your doctor write your approve letter.
   — believe47

December 13, 2005
My husband was in the same boat, he had never had insurance before in his life and he is 46 years old. So he had NO history. But luckily our insurance finally agreed to pay for the surgery. His current doctor wrote a letter, and the surgeon did as well. Depending on who your surgeon is going to be, they know some loop holes, and way to word things, to get the approval. Good Luck
   — GAYLE CARMACK-LYONS

December 14, 2005
I was justed approved by medicaid through the state. I has some medical history but they didn't bother with looking at it. Just make sure you can dig up all the pro's why the surgery that is best for you. And if you have went for weight loss help in the last year you should be ok. I was really worried to but I was approved in just a few days once all my tests were in.
   — Tabby

December 14, 2005
It was always my understanding that your records could be stored on microfiche. You might want to ask about it. Sorry if that's not helpful. I just know I've gotten records that way. Leighrey
   — leighrey