medicare programs in ky

[peacequeen 434]

Does anyone know of any Ky medicare programs that cover the sleeve? My sister is thinking of having wls and with medicare she can only have the bypass or band. With open enrollment, she's checking her options. If anyone can help,,it would be greatly appreciated!!

[Oregondaisy 2,021]

Last I heard medicare isn't paying for the sleeve, sadly

[peacequeen 434]

There are other programs through medicare..in ky, anyway. like medicare aarp, medicare advantage..etc..I was just wonder if any of these will pay for the sleeve?? Thanks for replying

[gracemarie 6]

Medicare is A fEDERAL PROGRAM, SO IT MAKES NO DIFFERENCE WHAT STATE.

[peacequeen 434]

I don't think I'm making sense. I just mentioned Ky because that is where we live. I know it's a federal program, I have medicare also I was wondering if a program like this will offer the sleeve,,or if anyone knew:

What is a Medicare Advantage Plan (Part C)?

A Medicare Advantage Plan (like an *** or PPO) is another Medicare health plan choice you may have as part of Medicare. Medicare Advantage Plans, sometimes called “Part C” or “MA Plans,” are offered by private companies approved by Medicare.

If you join a Medicare Advantage Plan, the plan will provide all of your Part A (Hospital Insurance) and Part B (Medical Insurance) coverage. Medicare Advantage Plans may offer extra coverage, such as vision, hearing, dental, and/or health and wellness programs. Most include Medicare prescription drug coverage (Part D).