does medicare pay for sleeve yet?
In general it was OK'd last summer but it also depends on what area you are in. Evidently it varies from state to state for some reason. My state does cover it yet others nearby don't. At one point I had a graph that showed which ones do but of course can't find it now! So I guess a person would have to contact their local medicare office to find out for sure.
Medicare is a federal program so it shouldn't vary from state to state. Medicaid is a state-run program, though, and their coverage and rules do vary from state to state.
Kelly
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Medicare is a federal program so it shouldn't vary from state to state. Medicaid is a state-run program, though, and their coverage and rules do vary from state to state.
You're right, it shouldn't---but it does. In the case of the Sleeve, it has to do with what entity administers the Medicare program in your area.
