Question:
Help does anyone have first state healht plan in 'DELAWARE'

HI! I AM 46 MY BMI IS 46. I RECIVE SSI MY INS IS FIRST STATE HEALHT PLAN (MEDICAID)IN DELAWARE.I HAVE NOT READ ABOUT THIS INS IN THE MESSAGE BOARD. PLEASE.... I NEED HELP. I AM READY TO MAKE A CHANGE IN MY LIFE. I AM TIRED OF BEING FAT AND SICK. I AM RAISEN MY GRANDSON WHICH NEEDS ME VERY MUCH.I HAVE R.ARTHRITIS,HYPERTENSION,LUPUS.I NEED TO KNOW IF THIS INS PAYS FOR THE SURGERY AND WHAT DR WILL TAKE THE INS.I NEED HELP ANYONE.    — LUZ N. M. (posted on August 24, 2001)

August 23, 2001
Most states have a toll free number for customer support. Call them and ask if they cover procedure code 438.46 for RNY or 438.47 for lap rny or find the procedure code for the surgery you want. I've found "specialized" surgeons are a lot less likely to take Medicaid than a "general" surgeon who does other procedures but still has exp in the bariatrich surgery field. This doesn't mean the latter are less qualified, just more likely to accept your insurance.
   — Elizabeth D.