Question:
can you get this surgery if your on public assistance.

I am on public assistance and was wondering has anyone else had any trouble getting a surgeon.    — Tina L. (posted on March 16, 2004)

March 15, 2004
Well, I wouldn't know. However you can do a search on the doctors in your area, and ask them if they take the kind of insurance that, you have. GOOD LUCK!! *smoochies* NEVER SURRENDER ~T~
   — Black Beauti

March 16, 2004
Yes you can, You have State Aid Insurance. Your State insurance will probably pay for it without prior approval. Call Surgeon in your area or check the list of insurance company on this website and see which one take you insurance. Good Luck
   — Rebe W.

March 16, 2004
Yes you can. I am on State Medicasid in Michigan and they approved the surgery no problem. You have to jump through a lot of hoops for them, but it is possible. I now have my surgery date on April 28th. Good lick to you and God Less!
   — shalandar

March 16, 2004
Hi Tina! I live in California and one of my surgery buddies was on MediCal and had had no problem getting approved. Let's not forget - we're likely to save our insurance companies (private and public assistance) a TON of money by being a lot healthier the rest of our lives. A good deal for us and for them. Best of luck to your! Libby
   — [Deactivated Member]

March 16, 2004
I live in NJ and I'm on SSI. Im on medicaid and had wls. and had no problem with getting approval within a weeks time. plus have a great follow up care and support meetings. <<>>400/206/-194 lbs<<>> <<>>15th month<<>> <<open rny>> <<>>goal wt 160-150 lbs<<>>
   — B4real