Question:
will mihealth cover WLS?

Hello! I live in southeastern Michigan; Southgate (Wayne county) to be exact, and I'm wondering if mihealth medicaid through Michigan dept. of Community Health) would cover Lap RNY? I am 5'8" with a BMI of 45-47, deending on who's bmi chart I use. I also have 2 or three comorbidities. [email protected] or [email protected] thank you    — Kelcy D. (posted on May 6, 2003)

May 6, 2003
Howdy, There is a site here in obesityhelp ... look at top links to where it says "local help" .. find your state.... look for insurance in your state and see if others like you have had surgery and what they say *comment* about it... best wishes..
   — WLS_Deb

May 6, 2003
This is a little far from you, but I read on this site one time that The Hurley Center for Comprehensive Weight Loss accepts Michigan Medicaid, the only thing is, I dont think they do the lap procedure, only open, but I could be wrong. They are located in Flint, and one of the toll free munbers that I found here is 1-800-871-1811. Hope this helps. Good Luck!
   — Kris T.

May 6, 2003
The MMPC in Grand RaPIDS MI. ACCEPT MEDICAID. OrCall Dr. Randal Bakers office. That is who is doing mine and so far I think he is a good doctor.
   — Carol H.