Question:
What has anyones experience with approval through MAMSI(MDIPA) IN 2002?

How long did it take for approval and what kind of documentation to you summit?    — Tiayuana F. (posted on March 23, 2003)

March 23, 2003
A a seminar that I attended with my doctor he said the Mamsi was one of two insurances that would not even consider covering this surgery. I hate to be bearer of bad news, but I have a friend who had to switch insurance.
   — D. Bell

March 23, 2003
Hello, I used to have MAMSI. I had to switch insurances last year. I live in Maryland where by law they have to cover the surgery. They wanted me to be on a strict diet for 6 or a year, I can't remember which. After I completed that I was told that they would only cover the surgery and nothing else. They would not cover anesthesia, pre-op or post-op tests and appointments. They would only cover the surgery itself. So, the short story is that they don't cover much. If I had fought them I probaly could've gotten more but I decided to switch. I hope this helps. Good Luck.
   — Morna B.

March 24, 2003
I was approved by MAMSI in October of 2002. It was a struggle. They do ask for 6 mths of supervised diet history. Just have all your duck in orders and call the customer service line often. Let them know you are serious. They paid for my pre-op testing, surgery and the 80% of the anasteia (sp wrong). Good luck
   — Lisa D.