Answer 1 Due to the high cost of lap band surgery, it is not easily affordable by all patients of surgery. Thanks to, insurance that cover partially expense of lap band surgery. Like many insurance programs Medicare also cover Lap band surgery depending on some requirements.
Medicare is the health insurance program which is federally funded. In order to qualify for Medicare people must be at least 65 years old or more than that. People who are under 65 must qualify with some disabilities. Under the Social Security Act Morbid obesity is one of the qualifying disabilities for Medicare.
Medicare covers lap band surgery to the patients who qualify with the requirements by Medicare. Qualified patients must perform procedure with the approved lap band surgeon. Qualified patients have to co-payment the amount. Medicare is not pre-authorize, so you must certain about the part of coverage by Medicare. Medicare only covers the procedure of surgery not the travel expenses, follow-up care.
To qualify for Medicare your BMI must be more than 35 or you are suffering from any morbid obesity related problem. You have been unsuccessful with many previous weight loss attempts. You must have low income. There are some Medicare approved surgeons which ensure patients safety.
All physicians are not Medicare providers. It also depends on surgeon and your state where you are. To determine whether you are qualified for this or not, contact your local social services agency in your area.
For more information visit…www.hhs.gov/ or www.cms.hhs.gov
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