Charity Request for Lap Band Surgery?
im very overweight and would like to have the lap band surgery done. i dont have health insurance because i live in ny and i supposedly make too much money, i dont see how 200 a week is a lot of money but…thats governor pataki for ya lol…anyway im well over 400lbs, i have all the symptoms: sleep apnea, high blood pressure…you name it. i was in the hospital in 2002 for heart arithmia and charity covered it, i was wondering if i can do the same for the surgery?
yea but i have to live in pa dont i lol?
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It’s unlikely that any charity will cover it, but it is possible that you could do a "spend down" to get Medicaid to cover it. You would have to talk to Social Services or the social worker at your hospital could talk to them on your behalf. Usually you can qualify for Medicaid if you have no assets an you’re under the federal poverty guidelines if your condition is serious. They would try to claim that your surgery is elective and it would be up to you and your doctor to make the case that it’s not.
Try coming to PA. They seem to give anyone medical assistance here. Have you tried exercise? Even just a short walk everyday can make a difference. Goodluck to you.
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