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Approved! Washington State Apple Health (Molina Medicaid)



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I was approved without it my surgery is May 30th.


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congrats, that is awesome. Stay in touch and if you have any questions im more than willing to help.

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HI

I have molina apple health. I read this whole log.

I live in seattle.

I want to know step by step who to call where to go.

I see fast track.

forms ,surgeons or offices that require stage 1, 2 and 3.

Do you have their office numbers?

Thank you.

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On 5/17/2017 at 1:19 AM, Ideal132 said:

HI

I have molina apple health. I read this whole log.

I live in seattle.

I want to know step by step who to call where to go.

I see fast track.

forms ,surgeons or offices that require stage 1, 2 and 3.

Do you have their office numbers?

Thank you.

http://www.rockwoodclinic.com/services/bariatrics-(weight-loss-surgery-center)

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First off you have to get approved with your insurance then they will send you the information on what you need to do next. See your PCP first and let him know what you are wanting to do.

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Hi!

I have molina in Washington State. So I just got the email from the weight loss surgery clinic to complete the seminar. I did it online and I'm now waiting:) I was doing research and I see the requirements are 12 of each nutrition, mental health, and physical therapy. I have fibromyalgia and I have already been doing physical therapy for that, plus I go to counseling and have been going to weight watchers. Will I be able to use this to meet my goals or do I have to do it all over again?

Thanks so much :)

Morgan

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Hi!
I have molina in Washington State. So I just got the email from the weight loss surgery clinic to complete the seminar. I did it online and I'm now waiting:) I was doing research and I see the requirements are 12 of each nutrition, mental health, and physical therapy. I have fibromyalgia and I have already been doing physical therapy for that, plus I go to counseling and have been going to weight watchers. Will I be able to use this to meet my goals or do I have to do it all over again?
Thanks so much [emoji4]
Morgan

HI Morgan,

Unfortunately the answer is yes, you'll have to do all of the requirements, it needs to be specifically aimed toward surgery once you are approved for stage 2 with Molina. There is really no way around the requirements set by Molinas Bariatric program. Good luck with your journey!

-Melissa in Vancouver, WA :)

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Wow that is awesome. I havent been to an appt yet. My first appt since getting approved is next tuesday. Do you have any suggestions. I would love to finish everything up in 3 months!
Kim

I am just getting started in this whole process and I have Amerigroup thru apple health. If you don't mind. Could you tell me about your experience? How is your weight loss journey going? I have done a lot of research and decided today that I'm going to do the sleeve. How did you even get your foot in the door with amerigroup? I'm debating if I should change plans because it seems as though it's much easier thru Molina. Any help and or advice is welcome.

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