yes
every Medicare advantage plan is different, but they must cover what original Medicare would cover. Cataract surgery with an intraocular implant is very common and Medicare covers it regularly.
No, medicare does not cover Lasik surgery. This is because it is considered a cosmetic procedure due to the fact that you can continue to wear glasses and be okay. Medicare does not cover any surgery that is not medically necessary. no
it is not considered a medical necessity
Medicare does not cover routine dental work in New York.
Medicare will cover surgery to remove the cataract and replace your eye's lens with a man-made intraocular lens.
Medicare does cover carpal tunnel surgery. One should know that they will have to meet their deductible before the surgery is covered 100%.
Yes they do. I had surgery for ovarian cysts and they covered everything. From the surgery, prescriptions and after-care.
Medicare does not like to cover the costs for these type of procedures. They will repeatedly tell you no, but if you have a doctor tell them that the surgery is the only option that will work for you, then they will cover it. Medicare will often tell you that there are cheaper ways to take care of apnea. Keep on them, they will eventually cave.
It is to be aproved in June, 2012. I'm waiting...
Medicare and Medicaid will cover the surgery if you are "morbidly obese"; this always requires prior approval.
Any medical procedure connected to a Medicare plan will need to be proven medically necessary by the doctor. You doctor will know whether or not you can use your Medicare Supplement to pay for the surgery.
If you are a senior and in need of assistance to pay for surgery, then you are in luck - bariatric surgery medicare services are readily available for those who qualify. Make sure that you do your research - medicare can play quite a vital role in paying for your bill. The average bariatric surgery costs thousands of dollars, but as long as you completely qualify, medicare should be able to cover up to 80% of the bill. When talking about the price, make sure that medicare is a topic, you do not want to be overcharged by the hospital!