I'm in Atlanta and I am highly disappointed. My insurance was denied and the only option I have is self pay. I'm very down about it.

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Can you appeal it?

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I don't think so. It's Medicade

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I would look into it, their may be done fine print... why did they deny it?

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Some*

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Sorry can't spell today lol

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Look into it for sure. Did they give a reason?

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If your in a state where Medicaid covers Bariatric surgery than you can be approved. Just call and find out what their guidelines for approval are or have your surgeons office verify and resubmit when you have met the guidelines. However if you are in a state where it is still not covered by Medicaid than unfortunately yes self pay would be your only option, look into Mexico options for much easier financing.

I'm sorry you were denied, but don't lose faith. Insurance wouldn't cover my surgery because I didn't meet the qualifications, so I went the self-pay route and had the VSG in Mexico. The total cost was $4200, which included two nights at the Marriott. Had I been able to go through insurance my out-of-pocket expenses would have actually been higher. I had a really positive experience in Mexico, no complications, and have met my goals. My endocrinologist had agreed in advance to provide followup care locally.

So I switched insurance plans and there may be hope for me. I will know by this week

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Edited January 2, 20179 yr by lizonie1

I'm sorry you were denied, but don't lose faith. Insurance wouldn't cover my surgery because I didn't meet the qualifications, so I went the self-pay route and had the VSG in Mexico. The total cost was $4200, which included two nights at the Marriott. Had I been able to go through insurance my out-of-pocket expenses would have actually been higher. I had a really positive experience in Mexico, no complications, and have met my goals. My endocrinologist had agreed in advance to provide followup care locally.

I'm looking to go to Mexico for surgery because I don't meet qualifications. Where did yo uh go and any advice?

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So I switched insurance plans and there may be hope for me. I will know by this week

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Go with United Health Care if you have medicaid. I was denied by Amerigroup

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Edited January 2, 20179 yr by BrownEyedBeauty

I'm going through Amerigroup now and they seem like they are gunna approve it. Why they deny you?

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Im a social worker in ATL. Amerigroup denies almost everything & few quality Dr's accept them.

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So I switched insurance plans and there may be hope for me. I will know by this week

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Go with United Health Care if you have medicaid. I was denied by Amerigroup

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Why was you denied?

For missing one doctor's visit

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Im a social worker in ATL. Amerigroup denies almost everything & few quality Dr's accept them.

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Why do amerigroup deny it? now I feel like mines is going to get denied. I just sent mine in on the 19th I live in GA

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Why did Medicaid deny you in the first place?

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