Insurance Question

[gaiagal 5]

Has anyone had their band covered by medicare and if so what was the process?

Thanks for any help!

[RockieBarbie09 9]

Have u had the band, or are you thinking about it. I had Medicaid ... not the same as Medicare, I know, but I had to call & find out if they covered any part of the surgery, & what requirements I had to do before getting it approved.

[smstone2204 7]

Does anyone know what percentage I will have to pay out of pocket for the lap band? I have medicare

[gaiagal 5]

@rockiebarbie I just called them and got very positive info about the surgery. They cover all 3 types of bariatric surgery which is great and I don't need a referral (so no waiting time). I'm stoked :-) and just signed up for the seminar in a week.