Question:
Is there a type of State or Federally funded insurance that will pay for WLS?

THIS IS ACTUALLY A QUESTION FOR MY BEST FRIEND. SHE IS NOT INSURED. SHE DOES NOT QUALIFY FOR MEDICAID OR MEDICARE. DOES ANYONE HAVE ANY IDEA OF OTHER INSURANCE THAT IS STATE OR FEDERALLY FUNDED THAT WOULD PAY FOR WLS? HER BMI IS 48-49 WEIGHT IS 280 HEIGHT IS 5 4.PLEASE PLEASE HELP HER. WE HAVE LOOKED AND LOOKED FOR INFORMATION.    — Cathy B. (posted on October 22, 2001)

October 22, 2001
Depending on your state, they may have a "high risk pool" which hard to insure, uninsured can get coverage. I live in Texas and work for a large ins.co. I actually underwriter individual policies. We often refer to the Texas High Risk Pool when we cannot offer coverage to people that do not pass our medical underwriting guidelines. I do not know if other states have this opportunity, but it's sure worth a try to find out. Good Luck.
   — Maureen P.

October 22, 2001
I checked your profile and see that you live in Alabama. Does your friend? If so, I did a little research on the insurers page and found where Alabama State Vocational Rehab paid for someone's surgery. Might be worth looking into. Hope this helps. Shelley
   — Shelley.

October 22, 2001
hI, ME AGAIN. WE BOTH LIVE IN ALABAMA. I FORGOT THAT PART SORRY...THANK YOU FOR ALL RESPONSES!!!!!!!
   — Cathy B.