Does Medicare cover weight-loss programs or bariatric surgery if I’m classified as obese?
Answered by 8 licensed agents
Medicare covers some bariatric surgical procedures when you meet certain conditions related to morbid obesity.
Conditions that must be met to qualify:
The beneficiary has a body-mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 35.
The beneficiary has at least one co-morbidity related to obesity such as cardiovascular disease, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease or type 2 diabetes mellitus.
The beneficiary has been previously unsuccessful with medical treatment for obesity.
Answered by Robert Vaughan, R.Ph., MBA on May 6, 2025
Broker Licensed in CA, AZ, NM, NV & TX
Answered by Michelle Simonds on May 5, 2025
Agent Licensed in PA, FL & NY
Answered by Susan Kainrath on May 6, 2025
Broker Licensed in IL & IN
Furthermore, Medicare covers some types of bariatric and metabolic surgery for people who meet certain conditions associated with morbid obesity, a body mass index of 35 or above, and other conditions.
Source: www.aarp.org.
Answered by Andrew Zurbuch, MBA on May 5, 2025
Broker Licensed in IN, FL, KY, MO, OH & TN
Answered by David Silver on May 6, 2025
Broker Licensed in FL, NJ & NV
Answered by Fred Manas on May 4, 2025
Agent Licensed in NY, CT, DC & 7 other states
* Bariatric surgery is covered if you meet medical criteria (BMI ≥35 with related conditions like diabetes) and the surgery is done at a Medicare-approved facility.
Answered by Sam Silva on May 4, 2025
Broker Licensed in FL, GA, NJ & 7 other states
Answered by Alexander Lehn on May 6, 2025
Agent Licensed in NV, CA, FL & TX
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