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I've went to Medicare website to find the requirements and my BMI is 58. Has anyone been approved right away or was it a 6 month wait?

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    CMS federal guidelines are here. I skimmed did not see a pre surgery requirement period.

    http://www.cms.gov/medicare-coverage-database/details/ncd-details.aspx?NCDId=57&bc=AgAAgAAAAAAA&ncdver=3

    Also if you have Medicare advantage they may add additional requirements like an EGD or other testing but have to be minimally the same

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    No I just have regular Medicare. I meet the requirements. Just want to know how long do people get approved by meeting the BMI requirement

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    It really depends on the hospital and Surgeons requirements, if your insurance doesn't have stipulations. My dr requires a 6 month weight loss program. NUT visits,

    Monthly classes and weigh ins, psych evaluation, and tests. Whether your insurance requires it or not.

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