Hi.  I paid for mine out of pocket.  I used the NUT the surgeon uses and I got that done for $85.  Tricare would not accept the on base Health and Welness Center counseling as that is not done by a licensed NUT.  The phsy eval I paid for myself also.  Call around, let them know what you need and get a good price.  I finally got it down $250.  The docs office had a $250 "administrative" charge that tricare wouldn't pay so I had to cough that up too, but it will be worth it.

Hi I just got GA medicad in january and began my search for a bariatric surgeon that would accept it with the help of my cousin I found peachtree surgical bariatric at atlanta mcal center they except amerigroup and peachstate which are medicaid HMO's I hope this helps you in your journey Good Luck

 Hi there-

I know your post is many, many months old, but I just wanted to ask you a few questions about your external appeal.  I am trying to revise from RNY to DS and have Aetna.  My plan does not pay for out-of-network coverage for bariatric surgery, and all of the DS specialists who do revisions are out-of network.  After my first appeal was denied, I contacted Walter Lindstrom.  He wrote a kick-butt letter to Aetna that I thought for sure would get me approved, but they denied me again just yesterday for the same reason (no out-of-network benefits for bariatric surgery).  I believe our next step is the external appeal.  Can you tell me how long that particular process took for you?  I'm so glad to see that you finally got your DS!!!  I hope to be able to say the same eventually!  I'm so miserable!!

Sandy

That is good news! A big difference, I'm glad things are working out.

I had concerns about Mexico and post-op care too, I didn't think it would be worth the trouble.

I got good news today.

I talked to my Dr's office and my tab is a LOT lower that I thought.  I owe like $130-something. Much better than the $4000.00.  I think I'll owe less than $1k for my testing and then my $5000 for surgery.

I seriously thought about going to Mexico but had concerns about any complications and aftercare.