Does anyone know?

I live in Pensacola and just recently got apporved for Medicad Medically Needy. Does anyone know if this will pay for WLS. If so, how do I go about using it. I have know idea. Thanks for any input. Donna

You might try calling some of the surgeons in your area. Red

A quick google search showed that this is regulated by state and local goverment to determine what services are available. Here's a link with contact information - http://www.myflorida.com/myflorida/governorsoffice/med/med_need.html

Donna- Some of the Medicaid HMO's cover it some of them do not. Still others of the medicaid HMO's cover it -- but there are few doctors who will accept assignment from them. So your best bet is to call the surgeons and get their advice -- particularly before you sign up with any of the Medicaid HMO's. You might want to post another message with medicaid in the subject line. Red