Bariatric Surgery Program

For Molina Healthcare adult members of Apple Health (Medicaid). The Bariatric Surgery Program is available to Washington State residents only.

Program Eligibility Criteria

Program eligibility is based on Washington Administrative Code (WAC) 182-531-1600 (apps.leg.wa.gov) and Health Technology Clinical Committee (HTCC) Guideline 20240517B (hca.wa.gov).

Read Molina's Bariatric Surgery Program Overview Flyer for full program eligibility criteria and program requirements.

Registered Dietician Prior Authorization changes as of February 1, 2023


Forms

To receive prior authorization from Molina to begin Stage II, providers must complete the Molina Medicaid Bariatric Surgery Criteria Pre-Surgical Assessment Form and fax it to Molina Utilization Management (UM) at (800) 767-7188 along with all required documentation.

If a member is unable to meet the 5% weight loss goal, complete appointments, etc. or needs to revise their initial weight then providers may complete the relevant form and fax it to Molina UM at (800) 767-7188. All requests must include supportive documentation and exception or extension requests must also include a summary detailing medical issues or barriers.


Surgical Centers: Prior authorization to begin Stage III can be requested by completing the Molina® Healthcare Medicaid Prior Authorization/Pre-Service Review Guide and Form and faxing it to Molina UM at (800) 767-7188 along with all required documentation.


Contact Bariatric Surgery Program Staff

Providers with questions can contact us at (425) 330-7467 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT, Monday - Friday or email MHW_Bariatric_Program@MolinaHealthcare.com.