Question:
What can I expect from Medicaid?

I am a 43 yr old female, my BMI is 58, I have type 2 diabetes, asthma, emphysema, copd, sleep apnea and plus a degenerative disease of the spine, which means I am in pain allot. I want to have weight loss surgery because my weight is interferring with my life and I am going to see my PCP today and bring up the subject of surgery to her. she last time I went in jumped me about my wieght. but anyway I am afraid that I will be denied by medicaid here in oregon. Has anyone had dealings with medicaid and what can I expect, if I do get approved the surgery will be done at OHSU in Portland Oregon.    — Grace H. (posted on April 25, 2002)

April 25, 2002
I have medicaid but i live in nyc. I went for my first appointment with my dr. and i had a surgery date for 11 days later. The only thing i had to pay for was the psychiatric evaluation which was $100.00. my bmi was 52 and i had no co-morbitities.
   — tracy G.

April 25, 2002
I have SC Medicaid and I was approved in 6 weeks. I had no comorbidities and I weighed 275 pounds. I didn't have any problems getting approved and also, I had no co-pays.
   — Shanicqua B.

April 25, 2002
You probably need to call Medicaid in your own state. Each state can make its own rules for Medicaid.
   — garw