Until 2004, Medicare didn't recognize obesity as an illness, so Medicare Part B didn't cover treatments for it. Now Medicare acknowledges that obesity is a medical condition, and Part B covers a variety of weight-loss therapies and treatments. These include diet and exercise programs, blood sugar monitoring, behavior modification and other types of psychological counseling, and surgical interventions.
Not every form of treatment is recognized by Medicare, and not all patients will qualify for coverage. But if your parent has a serious weight problem, she should know that it's worth discussing Medicare-covered care with her doctor.
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Medicare Covers Some Obesity Treatment
By Caring.com Community Member, Tim
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