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Dr. Hung with surgical associates in Lincoln does revisions. Tricare has a once in a lifetime policy unless the original surgery failed.
Omaha Gastric Bypass might be able to finance.
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6828 N 72nd St Omaha, NE 68122 Here is their website. http://www.locateadoc.com/thomas-white-md/financing Hope this helps.
I'm sorry, I have no suggestions. My company excludes bariatric surgery as well. I am self-paying for a my surgery in Mexico. Just thought I'd say hi to a fellow Omahan and send you my best wishes!
I work and live in Omaha and work for a company that is self insured that excludes weight loss surgery. Two of my docotors have told me that is what I need and I am now considering looking for a new job with a company that has insurance that does it cover it. I have no idea where to start to do this research. Any suggestions??
Methodist Bariatric Center has support groups as well as Alegent Creighton. Just go on line.
on 3/14/13 11:28 am - NE
Just wondering if anyone had any info about the support groups in Omaha.
Thanks
Hi!!!!
As of right now, neither branch medicare or medicaid are allowing (paying for) the sleeve gastrectomy. Yes, it is true medicare said that they will allow is BUT each CAT gets to decide if they want to or not. Right now, the CAT that NE is in has decided no, but it is up for review in February.
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YES!!!!! UNMC Bariatrics holds a support group meeting every 2nd Monday of the month!!! We learn a lot of things from speakers and more things from our peers. I you need information, please call the office they will let you know when the next meeting is and what the topic is!!! The number for the bariatric office is 402-559-9500.
Ah Medicaid! They require:
6 months of Supervised Weight Loss
5 Year History of Obesity (Which is less fancy jargon, means documentation that shows that you have been overweight for at least five years. You can get this from your PCP or from any other Doctor you've been seeing regularly as long as they have your weight documented and the weight places you in an obese weight range.
Psychological Evaluation
Nutritional Evalualtion
If you are Nebraska Coventry Medicaid you will need some extra testing that that they will help you with at the doctors office. ( I know this because friend of mine had to go through it when we did this together.)
The Nebraska Medical Center has a FANTASTIC information session and when I was going through my process the staff there was so helpful. At the time the coordinator was Stacy P, but now it's this very kind and sweet woman named Jamiela and she will help you through and she is always so pleasant on the phone. They hold their information sessions every 2nd thursday of the month and they have their support group every 2nd monday of the month!!!!
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