I have medicare and medicaid in north carolina and do i have to go to classes and do 6 months or will insurance go thru

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8 minutes ago, frankiejsimo said:

I have medicare and medicaid in north carolina and do i have to go to classes and do 6 months or will insurance go thru

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I can tell you requirements for Medicare. 5 nutrition appointments over 4 months. Your first one then 4 more. So 4 months. Psychological exam, endoscopy, lab work and a letter from your primary care agreeing to bariatric surgery for you. Best of luck!

The bestest part? if you are above 40 BMI co- morbidities are not necessary. Of course, at the age of 72, I had picked up a few along the way, but they are among the most reasonable with requirements. One of my friends had an insurance that demanded she write an essay on how she could not stick to a diet, she felt very demeaned by the process. You know, you try so hard you're nearly biting your lips and it just doesn't work.

Hello also from NC, I live in Charlotte and am going to atrium weight loss clinic. I have my meeting with surgeon Monday! I also have medicaid and am trying to figure out how long the supervised diet part is. I hope its not 6-12 months. Let me know about your journey.

Went today to my appointment with surgeon, they said 6 months.