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Medicare covers some bariatric surgical procedures, like gastric bypass surgery and laparoscopic banding surgery, when you meet certain conditions related to morbid obesity. Note. Your doctor or other health care provider may recommend you get services more often than Medicare covers.
Medicare has been covering bariatric surgery for beneficiaries since 2005. However, patients must meet pre-approval requirements. Among other things, they must prove the procedure is a medical necessity. Medicare only covers certain types of weight-loss surgeries, such as gastric bypass, lap-band, duodenal switch, and gastric sleeve. Medicare is a national social insurance program available for U.S. citizens. It guarantees access to health insurance for individuals over 65 and for younger people with disabilities.