I have Medicaid as insurance and from my understanding Medicaid does cover bariatric surgery and of course have guidelines. Have to have a BMI OF 40 or greater or 35 or higher with co-morbidities. Also, approval from your pcp. I know all this info but I'm just afraid of going through the process. I am right at 40BMI. If I lost any weight I would fall u dear the BMI, by one pound???? I don't have hypertension, diabetes, or sleep apnea (that I know of). Last year I did see a nutritionist but did not have follow ups.

Has anyone went through the process with Medicaid???? What's it like??? I would appreciate any info.

I have Medicaid and it covered my surgery...no problem getting the approval! Good luck!

My friend did it two weeks ago. She didnt have any co-morbidities and she was right at a BMI of 40. Once approved she lost some weight and she still got the surgery done. She's looking great!

Edited December 12, 201510 yr by weighlessinflorida

My insurance has the same requirements, in addition to 6 months of supervised weight loss. I was at a BMI of 40 so I spent 6 months maintaining! Everyone involved gets it though, my NUT, PCP, and surgeon all thought the 6 months was unnecessary for most people but knew it had to be met, so they were supportive of me while I maintained until I got approval.

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Thank you!!!