Your Medicare Coverage
Is my test, item, or service covered?
Obesity screening & counseling
How often is it covered?
Medicare covers intensive counseling to help you lose weight. This counseling may be covered if you get it in a primary care setting (like a doctor's office), where it can be coordinated with your other care and a personalized prevention plan. Talk to your primary care doctor or practitioner to find out more.
Who's eligible?
All people with Medicare who have a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or more are covered.
Your costs in Original Medicare
You pay nothing for this service if the primary care doctor or other qualified primary care practitioner accepts assignment.
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