Question:
Has anyone tried to get Medicare to pay for wls?

I have medicare and was wandering if anyone else has tried to get wls approved with them. The doctors office sent me a list of their requirements, but I was wanting to know others experiences with medicare.    — Angie L. (posted on July 23, 2002)

July 23, 2002
Hello Angie. I am from NY City, and I had no problem with getting acepted with Medicare. My Doctor asked me what kind of insurance I had, I told him, and he is office did the rest. Hopefully it will be the same for you. Good Luck!!
   — Lucy B.

July 23, 2002
Hi Angie, A friend who works at Medicare said that the doctor must be specific about co-morbidities. Medicare will cover the wls if there is medical necessity.
   — Adele L.

July 23, 2002
Hi Angie, You don't say what state you are from, i live in Washington state and i have medical coupons, i am not sure if that is the same, but they covered my WLS in June.Feel free to call or E-mail me if i can help in any way. MY # is 360-570-0280 E-mail is [email protected] Good luck(by the way my name is jennifer,amazing the things i forget to put in e-mails) :)
   — jennifer M.

July 24, 2002
Angie, I am from Connecticut, since I am a single working Mom, I am eligible for health insurance for my daughter and myself through the State's medicare program (I do not receive welfare or food stamps or anything like that)..Connecticut's medicare programs allows you to choose from 3 or 4 different insurance companies, I am so glad that I am a member of Healthnet b/c as a result, I was approved with no problems..I am not sure how your state works, but I am extremely greatful to the state of Connecticut for giving me a chance to have my life back...
   — Trish R.