Guest guest Posted April 17, 2001 Report Share Posted April 17, 2001 Sharon, I know someone who is in CA right now having open DS and she is on SSI disability. Medicare is covering her surgery. I don't know the name of the surgeon, but I will try to find out and email you. I know the first surgeon turned her down and she has been waiting a long time to find someone to except Medicare. There have been others on this list who have had Medicare pay too, so don't give up hope! I DON'T think Medicare pays 100%, so be prepared to pay a portion. in MD Pre-op jvaszil@... ===================================== Subject: medicare I just recently learned about DS from a woman I met on a cruise. I was really excited and got on the internet to do some research as soon as I got home. I am disabled due to degenerative disk disease, ruptured disks and numerous back surgeries. I have always been obese but between the severe decrease in activity due to pain and the depression from having no life anymore, the weight is really adding up. It seemed the DS surgery was a dream come true. I called a couple of doctors to make an appointment and both told me they do not take patients with medicare as a primary insurance. Does anyone know of someone who will accept me and my medicare? If I can't find someone, I will refinance my home to pay for the procedure but I really don't want to do that. Sharon New to the list Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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