Question:
can anyone let me know if ss disability or medicaid will pay for a life saving proced

   — phyllis B. (posted on August 4, 2003)

August 4, 2003
Phyllis, If you are already on disability and have Medicare you do not have to have prior approval, you only have to find a surgeon that will wait for the payment if it is deemed medically necessary. As for Medicaid that varies state-by-state and your local office can advise you on those benefits. I have also seenn other postings where it was suggested that maybe vocational rehab may help. Hope this has been of some assistance and good luck.
   — Pat S.

August 4, 2003
Medicare pays for the surgery according to my doc, because he performed my surgery prior to receiving approval. Also others have had their surgery approved as long as it is considered a medical need to improve or sustain life.
   — Rosa F.

August 5, 2003
Being on disability you get Medicare and with Medicare there is no pre authorization needed. You just need to find a doctor that will take Medicare. I wish you luck.
   — Holly B.