Question:
I have medicaid but no money to pay for surgery, will they pay for it?

   — Miriam M. (posted on April 29, 2004)

April 29, 2004
Yup....you just need to find a surgeon who will take Medicaid- As your PCP to refer you to one.
   — WABBIT F.

April 29, 2004
Hi, I have medicaid adn they paid for the surgery where I live, so go to the top of this page and click on find a doc then on your state adn search for diff surgeons there to see who takes medicaid, or call the number on your card to see what surgeons they have, or go to your pcp and ask them! good luck to you!
   — Melodee S.

April 29, 2004
You can read my profile if you would like. I live in Ohio and was approved by Medicaid after 2 denials. You have got to fight for what is rightfully yours! Don't back down, you will get it.....my profile will explain more, feel free to e-mail me. Good luck!!
   — Raynee

April 30, 2004
It depends on your state's policies, I believe. My son was on Pennsylvania's welfare benefits, with total hospitalization and medical coverage, and his surgery and all tests were completely paid for. It wasn't even a problem to get approval. In PA, various insurers are paid by the state to provide the coverage, and I'm not sure if it's like that in all states. He had UPMC for YOU, which is probably one of the best coverages available. Good luck in your search.
   — Carlita

May 2, 2004
NYS Medicaid does indeed pay for wls. It did mine.
   — Danmark