Does Medicare Cover Weight Loss Programs?
Medicare does not pay for any weight loss program. This is a direct result of the fact that the insurance company does not want to pay for any extra medical costs that would be incurred as a result of using a weight loss program. It is true that certain weight loss programs, such as the maintenance of a healthy diet and exercising regularly, can help you lose some weight, but this is a very small amount. If you really need to obtain Medicare coverage for losing weight, you should consider calling on your local Medicare representative. Some areas of the country have extra Medicare coverage available through a supplement plan. If you do decide to use these additional weight loss programs, it is very important that you remember to disclose any medications you are taking and any other health issues you have. Many people automatically think that Medicare does not cover the option of using any of their prescriptions to help them lose weight. This is not the case. The supplemental
