What Bariatric Surgery Does Medicare Cover?

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   Jason Goldenzweig

   Co-Founder, TermInsuranceBrokers.com, Goldenzweig Financial Group, Las Vegas, Nevada

   Medicare provides coverage for some bariatric surgical procedures (such as a gastric bypass). For Medicare to cover the procedure, you must meet certain conditions related to obesity. You'll likely want to review your coverage before getting the procedure done to look at the cost you may be responsible for (e.g. do you have Medicare Part A & B, a Medicare supplement plan, etc.).
   
   I recommend consulting with an independent insurance agent/broker, if you want to review your options to add a Medicare supplement (Medigap) plan to your Original Medicare (Parts A & B) coverage.

   Answered on March 25, 2014

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