soooo long story short my husband feels that this isnt important enough to go through the trouble for. Does anyone know if its possible to get medicaid when ur married? n if it covers? im feeling massively disappointed and hurt so im just trying to find a way to accomplish this without having to get him involved?

Would you have to get him involved in it? A lot of times you just need his information and as long as insurance through his job will cover it the clinics take care of everything. You just have to make sure to go to all of your necessary appts.

Not get your husband involved? Having this surgery is a commitment for life. It's not a quick fix, you lose weight, and then life is perfect.

My husband was my rock during recovery. I couldn't even be around food for the first month, it was emotionally too hard for me. He took over the cooking. He helped care for the kids while I needed to rest. He helped lift heavy things for me when I couldn't. Still to this day, over two years later, he is involved. He helps work his schedule so he's home with the kids while I work out. Most importantly he's there for me emotionally. I can't imagine my husband not being involved.

Not get your husband involved? Having this surgery is a commitment for life. It's not a quick fix' date=' you lose weight, and then life is perfect.

My husband was my rock during recovery. I couldn't even be around food for the first month, it was emotionally too hard for me. He took over the cooking. He helped care for the kids while I needed to rest. He helped lift heavy things for me when I couldn't. Still to this day, over two years later, he is involved. He helps work his schedule so he's home with the kids while I work out. Most importantly he's there for me emotionally. I can't imagine my husband not being involved.[/quote']

Not everybody has support from their husbands or families.

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soooo long story short my husband feels that this isnt important enough to go through the trouble for. Does anyone know if its possible to get medicaid when ur married? n if it covers? im feeling massively disappointed and hurt so im just trying to find a way to accomplish this without having to get him involved?

Not sure, but like the first person who commented, I don't think you would need his "approval" before hand. Also due to patient privacy the insurance carrier wouldn't be allowed to ask him or tell him anything regarding your doctors visits or your medical chart. Just make sure to do all the labs and or classes that they require of you!

Good luck!

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Not get your husband involved? Having this surgery is a commitment for life. It's not a quick fix' date=' you lose weight, and then life is perfect.

My husband was my rock during recovery. I couldn't even be around food for the first month, it was emotionally too hard for me. He took over the cooking. He helped care for the kids while I needed to rest. He helped lift heavy things for me when I couldn't. Still to this day, over two years later, he is involved. He helps work his schedule so he's home with the kids while I work out. Most importantly he's there for me emotionally. I can't imagine my husband not being involved.[/quote']

i know that it is a life commitment. And that its not a quick fix. I understand that. And im glad you had the support that you needed. But not everyone has that luxury. I was just trying to see if anyone knew about medicaid or any other way around this. But thank you anyway.

Would you have to get him involved in it? A lot of times you just need his information and as long as insurance through his job will cover it the clinics take care of everything. You just have to make sure to go to all of your necessary appts.

I think what he just cant understand all the cost around it. And because its his insurance he gets all the paperwork so even if i keep it quiet hell see eventually. Idk. Ugh. Tha ks guya for the input!

Have you sat down n talk to him. Does he go to the doctor and know what is going on with you. Slowly get him involved that way before you drop the bomb. Education is power. My husband didn't want me to do it at first but I didn't either. It was the fear of the unknown. But when he starts hearing the doctor point out all ur issues his view may change. Let him know that if he wants you around for along time you need this for the both of you not just you. You know how to get though to your husband. I was able to do it and my husband called his insurance after the seminar we had and found out my surgery would be 100% covered and the doctor I wanted was too. Just take baby steps and pray. If it is ment for you to have this you will sweetie. But my husband and I didn't not see eye to eye at first I even tried this past year to do it on my own after the 1st seminar we went to now I'm back on this same road1yr later so it may take time. But now we are both ready and I have learned so much about myself.

I don't think being married you would qualify for Medicaid. You have to include his income and the fact you are on his insurance I think would disqualify you. And if you don't tell the truth about your circumstances and its found out you could be charged with fraud. At least that's how it is in the state I live in. You really need to think about this before going down that road. I am sure you can work this out with your husband. Just talk to him. Really make him understand how you feel. And if he doesn't support you quit talking to him about it and just do it. That's how I had to start out and then hubby fell in line when he realized I was serious. Call your insurance find out what your full benefits are. What your deductible is and if you will have any out of pocket. Get it all lined out and then go talk to him. Have a plan all laid out then show it to him. Maybe seeing you put all this thought into it will show him how serious you are. Sit down write out what your thinking and feeling. How it really truly feels to be over weight. And if you can't tell him these thing verbally show him what you have written. Make him understand.

I hope this works out for you if this is the path you choose.

It all depends on your income. My husband works for UPS and I have Aetna and Amerigroup. His im primary and Medicaid is my secondary. The worst they can say is no. It is worth a try but talk to ur husband.

It all depends on your income. My husband works for UPS and I have Aetna and Amerigroup. His im primary and Medicaid is my secondary. The worst they can say is no. It is worth a try but talk to ur husband.

And it depends state to state i was told that medicaid in NY does not cover the sleeve ... Good luck

I know in missouri a family of 2 can only have a income of like 250 a month. And if you already have insurance then no you can't have Medicaid. Plus I don't mean to be nasty but if you have insurance then you need to use that. It's doesn't sound fair that the tax payers in your state should pay for you to have surgery when you have insurance. Sorry to be so blunt. I hope your husband comes around and understands why this surgery is important to you. Good luck!

It all depends on your income. My husband works for UPS and I have Aetna and Amerigroup. His im primary and Medicaid is my secondary. The worst they can say is no. It is worth a try but talk to ur husband.

Your family has a job plus insurance AND still qualify for Medicare? How is this possible?

Your family has a job plus insurance AND still qualify for Medicare? How is this possible?

It all depends on your income. My husband works for UPS and I have Aetna and Amerigroup. His im primary and Medicaid is my secondary. The worst they can say is no. It is worth a try but talk to ur husband.

what state do you live in? Ups pays so little you qualify for Medicaid? Plus you have insurance? I should have have moved to your state before I had surgery. I'm self employed and was to heavy to qualify for insurance so I financed my surgery. Dang lucky you!

You can qualify for Medicaid based on your income bracket. For insurance your income can be higher then most and medicaid can be used a secondary insurance. The primary pays a large chunk and medicaid picks up what ever else is left. you may have very little left to pay. Also, i have friends that live in NYS that have had the sleeve done with having Medicaid. Not everyone has a supportive spouse, or some spouses are more scared then anything.