Does anyone have AR Benefits health advantage with the state of Arkansas? If so how long did it take to get approved after your 6 month supervised diet? My surgeon office gives a surgery date after approval, and I am trying to get my surgery while I'm out of school for summer vacation.

i am a state employee. i just signed up for the program in February, so I am interested in how the whole process goes. so far losing weight has been a struggle. good luck!

It's going good so far., I started in January. You just keep up with your calls from the nurse coach, healthy guidance, and your pcp appointments. I chose Saline Memorial Surgical center in Benton Arkansas. They require a sleep study, meeting with nutritionist, and 3 support group meetings. I was told that major reason for denial is not losing the 10 % and it has been a struggle for me to lose the weight.

2 hours ago, annamk said:

i am a state employee. i just signed up for the program in February, so I am interested in how the whole process goes. so far losing weight has been a struggle. good luck!

I didn't have AR Benefits health advantage, but I do have AR Medicaid. I was approved within a week of my clinic sending in the paperwork. I had the last of my 6 month supervised diet appointments on April 3 and just had the rny done this past Tuesday, April 18. Hope your approval goes as quickly!!!

5 hours ago, Hoping052017 said:

I didn't have AR Benefits health advantage, but I do have AR Medicaid. I was approved within a week of my clinic sending in the paperwork. I had the last of my 6 month supervised diet appointments on April 3 and just had the rny done this past Tuesday, April 18. Hope your approval goes as quickly!!!

Hello, I hope so too I am definitely ready for this surgery.

We’re you able to get your surgery thru ARBenefits?