Question:
Is there any alternatives resources

I am in a very low income bracket. I am on state covered medical plan. I have received 2 denials. I have spinal stenosis in my back (vertebrae pinching spinal cord). Neurologist won't do surgery because of weight (378). I have applied for SSDI but am awaiting hearing on appeals process.    — tasmoon (posted on August 3, 2006)

August 3, 2006

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August 3, 2006
Tammara Have you applied for Medicare/Medicad or is that the state covered medical plan you are referring too. Which state are you in? There maybe some state legislation that you may be unaware of that would stop the denials. Sound like the neurologist needs to get together with your WLS (if you have one) and write up the report for the insurance company. Do you have a social worker assisting in advocating for you. If you do and they are not, ask for one that is going to advocate for you.
   — the7thdean

August 3, 2006
Don't give up...FIGHT them. There are people who help. Go to bybyeobesity.com with referal from me, Vera Houpt. They help fight insurance and medicade. Good Luck!
   — vhoupt

August 6, 2006
You might try your state's vocational rehabilitation program, if you have the intention of going back to work after you lose weight, and get your back taken care of. I am a VR counselor, and have helped one person get WLS.
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