Medicare May Pay for Your Gastric Bypass?

Medicare may cover gastric bypass surgery if you meet certain criteria. To qualify for Medicare coverage, you must have:

- Tried and failed to lose weight through diet, exercise, and medication

- A body mass index (BMI) of 35 or higher

- One or more obesity-related medical condition, such as heart disease, type 2 diabetes, or sleep apnea

Medicare may also cover gastric bypass surgery if you are a type 1 diabetic and have a BMI of 30 or higher.