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Lap band fills and Medicare

I had lapband surgery last year and have had several fills. I am now on Medicare and a wondering if that will pay for future fills. Anyone have experience with this?

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    They pay for mine, I just have to pay the 20% copay.

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    my Medicare has paid so far.. I also have a supplement BC/BS so I haven't had to pay anything out of pocket.. I have had one fill since surgery on Jan 15... but to be sure I would check with your financial manager or insurance specialists at your surgeons office.. They usually know all of the rules for Medicare.. don't know how it will work after Obamacare gets started though.

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    Thanks for your info. I never thought of calling my doctors office but that's where I got the info I needed. Thanks again!

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    Only if you are above 30 BMI! After that, they won't pay for a fill.

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