Is my father eligible?

Good evening.  I am scheduled to have WLS this summer.  My parents and I have just seen the story about GBP on 60 Minutes, and he is interested in seeing if he may be eligible.  I think the greatest concern is that he is 67.  Does anyone know if Medicare covers WLS?  Would a surgeon perform the surgery on someone his age?   Thanks in advance for your input.

Yes, Medicare does cover WLS. I had my surgery last August at age 68. As long as your father meets their guidelines he will be automatically approved......more than 100 lbs. over weight, with other co-morbidities.....i.e. diabetes, sleep apnea, high blood pressure, etc.

Good luck.

Hello....my surgeon won't do surgery on anyone over 60years old but many others do. Check it out....in my books he is not to old. Good luck.....connie d

i had my surgery at age 65 no problems , healed fast and all was well. Medicare pays for wls but it has to be at a Center of Excelence. 

The medical group I belong to would not do a Medicare Lapband but I applied to a teaching hospital (Stanford) and was accepted almost immediately.  All the preliminary testing was done through my medical group and the results were forwarded to Stanford.  So far I have met once with the resident when my surgery was scheduled forr June 23rd.  I will go back on June 3rd and June 9 for some last minute meeting/check-in orientation.  Everyone has been very nice and helpful. Marti in San Jose