Gastric bypass funding?

Question

Does anyone know if their is any funding from private or governmental sources to help cover the cost of gastric bypass surgery. I do work I am not a bum my insurance excludes the surgery and I have a cracked disk so I cannot exercise very effectively

Answer 1

If the surgery is medically necessary you may be able to appeal the insurance company and their denial. The doctor needs to "code" it correctly

Answer 2

In Arkansas, if Gastric Bypass surgery was deemed medically needed by his/her physician, Medicaid (government funded health insurance program for those who meet certain income requirements) can and will pay most of the expense of having it done. Of course that can usually take some time and definitely can come with red tape. But it can be worth it in the end. I would definitely check with your local Health/Human Services Department about it. My mommy had the surgery done in the late 80's via Medicaid funding. She was at her heaviest 420lbs. She went down to a low of 180. Over the past 15 or more years she has yo-yo'd between pounds, but she has never hit that 300 or 400 mark. I am sure that finding funding will not be that difficult at this day and age. Most insurance companies are willing to foot the bill because it means lower costs for them in the long run. I know that mine will if I chose to have it done.

Answer 3

Gastric Bypass Surgery /gastrectomy/stomach stapling /lapband (all types of bariatric surgery) is very safe nowadays.It is very cheap in India.There is one company that is very famous in India that arranges obesity surgery for foreigners in India.They are called the Forerunners Healthcare.I read a lot about them in the Newspapers and about their patient stories.

I have also read that they arrange financing for american and canadian patients as obesity surgery is not covered by insurance.They also have photos pasted of their International patients.You can checkout their website.The cost savings are incredible.As a doctor i personally believe that your obesity surgery can be easily handled in India as the quality of healthcare available here is simply best in the world.The surgeons are USA/UK trained and facilities are 5 star.

My cousin got her revision surgery for gastric bypass in India through the forerunners healthcare .She is more than very happy with the results.She has lost 65lbs in 5 months.She just paid 25% of the amount she was quoted in USA and is all praise for this forerunners healthcare company.hope this helps

http://www.forerunnershealthcare.com

Answer 4

http://wlshelp.com/candidiate.htm
AM I A CANDIDATE FOR WEIGHT LOSS SURGERY?
YOUR INSURANCE COMPANY WILL PAY FOR THE SURGERY IF YOUR BACK IS BEING AFFECTED.

The following criteria should be met before a candidate is accepted for weight loss surgery = WLS.

* Previous unsuccessful attempts at weight loss
* Failure with nutritionally and medically supervised diets.
* Willingness to make the necessary changes in eating habits, motivation to weight loss.
* Absence of medical problems which would make surgery &/or anesthesia too hazardous.
* Between the ages of 12 and 65 years old.
* At least 100 pounds over the recommended weight for your age, height and sex,
* Or twice the ideal body weight.
* A BMI of 40 or a BMI of 35 with Co-Morbidities.
* It is also necessary to undergo pre-operative evaluation and testing. May Include:
* Metabolic *Endocrine and *Gastrointestinal Evaluation for Abnormalities or causes of Obesity other than FOOD.
* Finally, a psychiatric &/or psychological evaluation may be necessary.

MEDICAL PROBLEMS THAT CAN BE ALLEVIATED BY WLS:
*Hypertension *Diabetes *CHRONIC LOW BACK PAIN *OSTEOARTHRITIS
*Pulmonary Function Abnormalities *Gall Bladder Disease *Hiatal Hernia
*Esophagitis and Many Other Medical Problems.

Answer 5

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Answer 6

There are some loans that can be taken out to help cover cost or you can try contacting some of the teaching hospitals and see if they have any kind of study program going on.

Answer 7

I don't know about funding, but I looked into the surgery for myself. Do you know that only half the people who have the surgery ever reach their goal weight, and only half of those keep it off? It made me think twice about doing it.

Answer 8

Nope.
The only advice I have is to find better insurance. But that is going to cost you a pretty penny.

Ask the surgeons in your area which plans pay for the surgery. They will know.

Answer 9

You need to quit making excuses for your self and stop eat so much. It is possible to lose wait without exercise. Just do it. Excuses do nothing for you.

Answer 10

I can solve your obesity and your lack of funds problem with one answer.

Stop eating so much.