Medicare and supervised diet

Hello all!

I was wondering if anyone has had any experience with Medicare and this surgery. When my doctor suggested the surgery as I boo hoo-ed in her office a few months ago, I said to her through my frustrated tears, "yeah like Medicare would pay for that" and she said well actually they do. I was shocked.

Also I called the medical facility where I go to the seminar today, and I asked her - she said over half of the patients that get the surgery there are Medicare...

I have seen different things online and heard different things elsewhere about the 6 month supervised diet. I've heard that they do require it, but I've heard more that they don't.

Can anyone tell me anything about their experience with, or what they know about Medicare and this? Does it vary from state to state???

Thanks to anyone who knows! God Bless!

-Donna

I have Medicare and U care (Medicaid) And no one told me that I have to be on a 6 months diet, but it takes so long for this process that it doesn't matter really! I was just requested to lose 8-10pds before hand. I started this in late Dec. I just got approved from the psych visit, they will be sending the paper work to the insurance, then I have to see the dietican one more time at the end of June, the psych in early July for a follow up, then I will be seeing the Dr. for the first time sometime in July and then maybe I will have a date for surgury, so I am guessing I will be getting this done in Aug-???? lol.. So, yes and no.. this is a long process and you will be on a diet, learning new things etc. So be prepared for that, but don't give up either, I know once you get banded and lose all the weight it is worth all the head ache in between! Good luck!

I am on anthem bluecare family plan, medicare they require 6months supervise dietian an this is my 3 visit i was shock too that they pay for everything so far it depends on your state you are residing some insurance don,t do 6months some just do a month i,ve heard others have it done in weeks depend on coverage.