Has Anyone Had Sleeve Approval Thru Medicare Coverage?

[choc_thicktothin 37]

I am looking to hear from the senior sleevers to determine if it is possible to be approved for the sleeve with medicare coverage? and if so, What doctor they would recommend in the Dallas,TX area?

[FDclerical 318]

not a senior or in texas BUT i have medicare through connecticut and i know they def approve it. i met another sleever from CT on here she approved in 5 days!!!

[choc_thicktothin 37]

not a senior or in texas BUT i have medicare through connecticut and i know they def approve it. i met another sleever from CT on here she approved in 5 days!!!

Thank you tatylish for the response. I am already approved and scheduled for surgery on October 11, 2012. I was inquiring to see if it was possible to get my mom on the losing bench..!

[LindaLethal 0]

If you GOGGLE enough you can find the doctor and his committee who will OK Medicare for your state, despite the fact the the FEDS ok-ed. In California it is DR. Morton at Standford who emailed me back and said they are meeting in November. I think politics are involved, so after election! I have everything done for preop for 3 months and waiting. . . .I really think the sleeve makes the most sense! Good luck to all!

[choc_thicktothin 37]

If you GOGGLE enough you can find the doctor and his committee who will OK Medicare for your state' date=' despite the fact the the FEDS ok-ed. In California it is DR. Morton at Standford who emailed me back and said they are meeting in November. I think politics are involved, so after election! I have everything done for preop for 3 months and waiting. . . .I really think the sleeve makes the most sense! Good luck to all![/quote']

Thank you, I was able to get all the information I needed on this subject from my surgeon. He provided me with name of the hospital that accept medicare and following that lead the hospital provided me with a list of surgeona that accept that insurance... I forwarded the information to my mom and she is well on her way to starting the process!

[ForMyfamily 84]

Yes, it does cover the surgery but be prepared to jump through more hoops. I have two insurances. Atena and Medicare and Medicare required a longer wait of 6 months while Atena was 3 months. Atena was my primary and Medicare picked up the remainder so I was under the rules of the fast track Atena.