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Question by  Heidi (14)

Does medicaid pay for lap band surgery?

 
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Answer by  Kay22 (25)

The payments and coverage for medicaid varies from state to state. Also, Lap Band surgery may be covered in some states and not others. I suggest you first contact the surgery center doing the surgery and they will verify your coverage and package code. At this time they will tell you if this procedure is a covered item.

 
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Answer by  ashleyhotmama (28)

No, Medicaid does not pay for lap band surgery. This is a misconception that a lot of people have. They do not cover anything that is obesity related even if it is harmful to a person's health. Medicaid provides assistance to low income people and this group contains more obese people.

posted by Anonymous
Yes they do cover this surgery. I am scheduled for my surgery and I have United Healthcare through Medicaid.  add a comment
posted by Anonymous
Two people in my family have gotten the surgery through Medicaid.  add a comment
posted by Anonymous
yes they do they payed for mine also had hernia surgery 1 1/2 yr after gastric by pass and also did a tummy tuck  add a comment
posted by Anonymous
It would be benificial for people to get this procedure. Medicaid should allow this only for the fact that it would get people motivated to get jobs and potentially get off assistance and feel better about themselves.  add a comment
Reply by slesplugas (4):
To the person that got the tummy tuck how can I contact you tell me how to do it? I have had 3 pregnancies. My first is 16 and my last is 2 1/2 yrs old. I am 39 I a flap of skin an loose muscle over my privates.  add a comment
Reply by grannie44 (1):
illinois medicaid does pay for lap band surgery and also gastric bypass...so does the state of california...talk to you health care provider...i am on medicaid in illinois and is on the waiting list for surgery...  add a comment
posted by Anonymous
Illinois Medicaid does cover lap band - although few hospitals do it. I know Mount Sinai in Chicago does - 773-257-2020. It is with Dr. Sachin Kukreja.  add a comment
posted by Anonymous
Thats a lie cus medicaid covered my lapband surgery  add a comment
posted by Anonymous
I know many people who have had this surgery with medicaid, and yes due to the poor quality of food that some people on medicaid can afford and the invention of convenience foods the whole country rich or poor are obese check the numbers.  add a comment
 
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Answer by  Kindafunny (69)

Medicaid does cover lap band surgery for certain groups of people if you qualify for the surgery. You must also quality for Medicaid or Medicare, which is dependent upon your income and level of disability. Not all surgeons will accept Medicaid as payment so you should consult your surgeons office directly with those questions.

 
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Answer by  Anonymous

Yes they do cover this surgery. Make sure the surgeon you choose accepts this type of coverage. Tell them its through the state and Medicaid. Only downfall of Medicaid is they require a longer waiting period before surgery, up to 18 months.

posted by Anonymous
Hi
Can you tell me what doctors you are seeing?
Thanks  add a comment
 
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Answer by  Anonymous

Yes they pay for the surgery u will need to go see your family dr for 6 months before they try and get it ok

 
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Answer by  Anonymous

Depending on what type of provider you selected for coverage, yes they do pay for it. United Healthcare in Maryland does pay for this surgery. I know this for a fact as I am getting it done. You need to call them and find out.

 
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Answer by  worker76 (773)

Normally no. definitely not. the only way that medicaid would pay for this is if you have written statements from doctors stating that your life is in jeapordy because of your condition. Then lap band will be considered. Othwerwise it is viewed as "cosmetic surgery" and this is not covered by medicaid

 
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Answer by  Anonymous

even if they do pay...good luck finding a Dr. who will accepct Medidaid.

 
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Answer by  Anonymous

Im 34 and om 320pounds and my back hurts constantly and im wondering if medicaid pay for it

 
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Answer by  jstarratt (0)

does medicade cover lapband surgery in fl with heakth conditions

 
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Answer by  autumn23 (0)

hi my name is autumn i really need to know if medicaid pays for lap band surgery. i am 28 i am 303 pounds and have alot of health problems and i really need to know

 
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Answer by  lauren29 (1)

does medicad pay for lap band in illinios

 
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