My surgeon informed me yesterday that Medicare is going to stop covering fills. He said that generally the rest of the insurance compaines follow what Medicare does- so he anticipates that in this year or early next year all fills will be out of pocket. I work in healthcare myself and do know the trend to follow Medicare to be true.
The cost of fills (usually between $150-250) may need to be considered by those who are planning to get the band.
Just FYI
My surgeon informed me yesterday that Medicare is going to stop covering fills. He said that generally the rest of the insurance compaines follow what Medicare does- so he anticipates that in this year or early next year all fills will be out of pocket. I work in healthcare myself and do know the trend to follow Medicare to be true.
The cost of fills (usually between $150-250) may need to be considered by those who are planning to get the band.