for diabetic and how much do they cover?
2007-05-14 10:14:53 · 3 answers · asked by CAROL K 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Diabetes
nope, medicare will not cover weight loss surgery, diabetic or otherwise.
2007-05-14 10:19:21 · answer #1 · answered by essentiallysolo 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
No under Medicare they are considered cosmetic surgery, unless it is a medical necessity, I mean you would have to be so big that you cannot walk or something like that unless they have changed it since I left, but I doubt it. If you have a primary insurance they may cover lap-band but most don't cover them at all. Also it depends on what state you live in in some instances, call 1-800-medicare and talk with a customer service representative. Hope this helps....
2016-05-18 01:22:03 · answer #2 · answered by millicent 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no, but I know of 3 people who went to Mexico to get it done for about $8,000.
2007-05-14 11:01:45 · answer #3 · answered by sissy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋