Does anyone know which plan is better in AZ? They will both be under Medicaid but I am able to choose the plan due to new enrollment. Plan 1) Arizona Complete Health Care Plan (Centene Corporation) OR Plan 2) United Health Care Community Plan.

I am currently at 38.8 BMI w/ a couple of "almost" comorbidities. High cholesterol, pre- diabetic, and joint pain w/ arthritis in lower back with scoliosis. Between these two plans, does anyone know which is better on approval rates?

I am just starting to inquire about this WLS journey. As soon as I choose a plan, I will ask my primary for a referral to a bariatric surgeon. My primary isn't the nicest, so wish me luck with that one too!

Thank you for your help!

On 12/30/2020 at 8:35 PM, HAPPYTRACE said:

Does anyone know which plan is better in AZ? They will both be under Medicaid but I am able to choose the plan due to new enrollment. Plan 1) Arizona Complete Health Care Plan (Centene Corporation) OR Plan 2) United Health Care Community Plan.

I am currently at 38.8 BMI w/ a couple of "almost" comorbidities. High cholesterol, pre- diabetic, and joint pain w/ arthritis in lower back with scoliosis. Between these two plans, does anyone know which is better on approval rates?

I am just starting to inquire about this WLS journey. As soon as I choose a plan, I will ask my primary for a referral to a bariatric surgeon. My primary isn't the nicest, so wish me luck with that one too!

Thank you for your help!

Below you will find the policy handbooks for both plans as there relate to bariatric surgery.

Please call each to confirm that the information is still accurate I request an updated handbook or any information in writing as covered procedures can change from year to year.

As you dig deeper into the info, consider if the surgeon(s) you are interested in as well as the hospitals that they practice at will accept these plans.

Also consider which of these plans you more easily fit the criteria for when it comes to bariatric surgery as well as all the other need to may have from a healthcare plan.

Good Luck ♥️

Arizona Complete Health Care Plan (Centene Corporation)

https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&url=https://www.azcompletehealth.com/content/dam/centene/policies/clinical-policies/CP.MP.37.pdf&ved=2ahUKEwjr88aa7vrtAhVSo1kKHZFQDIsQFjAAegQIARAB&usg=AOvVaw1XctHghCiUX2TLzovi3tq9

United Health Care Community Plan.

https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&url=https://www.uhcprovider.com/content/dam/provider/docs/public/policies/medicaid-comm-plan/bariatric-surgery-cs.pdf&ved=2ahUKEwjD5-e77_rtAhWIm1kKHWiFDVsQFjAIegQIHxAB&usg=AOvVaw3L7W5fDPWwQVoJALmHBXK3

thank you for your help!