Does medicare cover lapband surgery?

Answer by  Geezergrrl (19)

Medicare covers lapband surgery for patients with type 2 diabetes and a body mass index(BMI) of 35 or over.

Answer by  michelle99 (73)

Yes, they will either pay the entire bill or sometimes a co-payment is required. To be eligible you must have a limited income.

Answer by  cangel818 (981)

As of February 21, 2006 Medicare has expanded coverage to bariatric surgery includind lapband. However, your physician must prove that this is the only method that willhelp you.

Answer by  John (9008)

Medicare will only cover procedures that are medically necessary. This generally does not include lapband procedures. However, if a doctor is willing to say that the surgery is medically necessary due to a reason other than just being overweight (heart problems, for example), it might be possible to get approved.

Answer by  mansi (521)

Yes they do.Below is a partial list of insurance companies that are known to either partially or fully cover LAP-BAND® System surgery. . Please note that this list is not a guarantee that you will be covered: Aetna American Family Insurance Blue Cross (in many states) Cigna First Health Health Net Humana One Health United Healthcare