Availability of Skin Reduction Surgery After Gastric By Pass.

Year: 2006

Resolution Number: 11

Action Taken: Approved as Amended

Status:

Author(s): Stephen J. Bachmeyer, MD

Sponsor: Stephen J. Bachmeyer, MD

On behalf of:

Committee: A (Medical Care Delivery)

Resolved Section(s):
RESOLVED: That MSMS urge Governor Granholm and the Michigan legislature to require insurers that provide coverage for bariatric surgery to cover a patient’s medical expenses through the entire bariatric process, including skin reduction surgery for potential functional impairment.

Fiscal Note: NULL