I have medicare and my surgeon advised that medicare requires a 6mo supv diet. I just got off the phone with medicare and was told they do not show that as a requirement only requirement is bmi 35 and a related illness (diabetes, high blood pressure etc). Was told would have to pay a deductible of $1,024.00. and use a approved fac. Just curious if anyone has used medicare for their lap band

I have medicare and my surgeon advised that medicare requires a 6mo supv diet. I just got off the phone with medicare and was told they do not show that as a requirement only requirement is bmi 35 and a related illness (diabetes, high blood pressure etc). Was told would have to pay a deductible of $1,024.00. and use a approved fac. Just curious if anyone has used medicare for their lap band

I had my surgery a week ago and Medicare paid for mine no 6 months diet was a piece of cake. Good Luck.

Carol

justmeuknow, what state r u in and were there any out of pocket cost

oops sorry I see what state u r in

oops sorry I see what state u r in

I had no out of pocket cost because I also have Tricare and Mediaid. I wish you the best. Let me know how it goes.

Carol