Medicaid and Tummy Tuck

Hi everyone! I am wondering if anyone has any info on finding a plastic surgeon that accepts Medicaid insurance?

I'm sure it is different from state to state but here medicaid wont pay for cosmetic procedure unless it is reconstructive, like after an accident. Mine will pay for a panniculectomy which isn't the same as a tummy tuck. It isn't a cosmetic procedure. My weight loss surgeon also does panniculectomies and told me he would help me when I get to that stage. It may be different where you are. All you can do is call your local office and ask.
Karen

Thanks Sunshine for your reply! I am soooo anxious and just hope that I can find a surgeon that participates in Medicaid.  I did some research and today was my appointment at my primary physician's office. He is so supportive and he told me that I definitely meet all the requirements of insurance approval. But I'm still not getting happy until I get an approval in my hand!  But I saw under Medicaid that as long as you have had: Skin rashes that did not respond over 6 months, stable weight, your panni must interfere with activities of daily living (proven by doctor's notes of complaints for a specified period) and a few other things that I don't remember off hand.  But I'm desperately in search of a PS that accepts Medicaid. Again, thank you so much for your response.

Good Luck on the tt,... you've done a great job!!

Thanks Ice Mama! You look gr8 also.....I can't thank God enough for this surgery AND allowing me to be one of the people to reap the benefits! I am so brand new.....sshhh! On the inside I'm a new person...I think noone notices the difference 

I live in Georgia and am in the process of trying to get the gastric bypass goin. anyway I called wellcare/medicaid and asked for the book it has all the provider directory in the state the covers my ins. or even on line I belive you go to medicaid and asked or even look at all the Drs in your state that cover you. hope i was a help..

Hi I noticed that you live in NJ. If you find one let me know because I am in search too. Thanks!!

Thanks for the info.  Keep me posted on how you do in GA. with approval. I know I have read stories about people having Medicaid and they were approved for Gastric...So I know its possible....Just don't give up!