I am heart broken and confused. I applied for medicaid in mid August. They approved and sent me cards. I contacted Dr. Umbach for WLS. At that time, I had medicaid HMO. Dr. Umbach's office called for benefits and was told only needed 6 months medical weight loss. In September I got a notice stating that I needed to pick a group. So I chose amerigroup. So come January when Dr. Umbach's office was updating everyone's file then said Amerigroup's criteria is different: 2-3 years supervised medical weight loss. I still have medicaid. Why the different criteria?? I had 2 more visits to go to meet the 6 month requirement. I am physically ill hearing about this. Any suggestions??? I am devestated.

So sorry this has happened to you. Just keep fighting it.

I am. I could kick myself for not having kept detailed records of all the diets I have attempted in the past few years. That would have helped big time. I am going ahead as planned anyways. I did the nutrition class Thursday. I can't believe they charge $100 for that. I have gotten WAY MORE info from all you guys here. Geesh!! LOL. I am gonna push for Dr. Umbach to submit for approval. I have major back problems. I am not sure, physically, if I can go another 2 years. And WLS is cheaper than spinal surgery.

Keep us updated on how it all is going...

Hi did you have surgery yet? Same thing just happen to me with blossom bariactrics. I also was going to go with Dr Umbach he was my first choice Ruth checked with Mindy regarding my coverage I have amerigroup. I called Amerigroup and the gave me.Francis Teng he is having seminar today

Sorry for the delay in getting back to you. I ended up self-pay in Mexico. Amerigroup is a joke. They say 2 year wait. I called them over 10 times to verify coverage. They kept telling me on the phone I was good to go after 6 month diet. But when Dr Umbach submitted for approval they denied. I was going to appeal. But my in-laws stepped in and paid for my surgery. Good luck!!!