Read the policy. If you cannot figure it out, call the local medicaid office and ask.
Whether Medicaid covers gastric bypass surgery depends on the specific state and its Medicaid program. Some states may cover it while others may not. It is advisable to check with your state Medicaid office or your healthcare provider to get accurate and up-to-date information about coverage for gastric bypass surgery under Medicaid.
Gastric bypass is weight reduction surgery. To qualify for madicaid coverage in receiving a bypass surgery one must be considered fully disabled without surgery.
Yes if you are i think its 30% over bmi
There is one hospital per general region that does allow medicaid to pay for it. Such as U of I at Chicago Hospital in that region.
it depends on the doctors and the hospital where the surgery is going to take place.
Try eating less and exercising.
West Virginia only pays for Ruen Y <sp?> Gastric Bypass.
There are many gastric bypass side effects. But without a doubt one is the worst of them all. When a gastric bypass is performed the person in question could suffer from severe hypoglycemia
Gastric bypass surgery is mainly used to assist morbidly obese individuals with weight loss when regular diet and exercise fails to control the patients' weight. Gastric bypass alters the way in which the body processes food, the digestive system would be affected by this surgery.
Medicaid won't pay for this surgery. Each state determines what it will cover with it's medcaid benefits and while some will fund obesity drugs, medicaid will not fund gastric bypass Services unless it is a part of your treatment for an illness. If this is your case file an application for payment approval to get started.
A gastric bypass surgery is something that can only be decided by you and your doctor. The risks and problems associated with each method will vary depending on the case.
Some of the most discussed problems with gastric bypass surgery are the pain and discomfort after waking up and then the pains felt after eating the first few meals.