Canyondweller
09-12-2005, 11:03 PM
My friend that has severe osteo has always had yearly DEXA scans paid for by Medicare. She was on the table ready for her scan when they mentioned it had not been two years and that Medicare will not make exceptions anymore for yearly scans effective June of this year. Anyone heard about this?
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bjinsco
09-13-2005, 03:07 AM
I was told that when I went for my Dexa. It had been 4 years between so I had no problem. I have United Heatlh Care. BJ
CrohnieToo
09-16-2005, 11:35 AM
I've always been told that Medicare would only pay for a DEXA every two years. Same thing w/PAPs, only once every two years. Even tho I am considered "high risk" I have to pay every other year for my PAP. Before being forced on Medicare my insurance paid for an annual PAP and I wasn't considered high risk at that time. Sheesh!
Canyondweller
09-16-2005, 06:58 PM
No, they did pay more often for DEXA for some individuals based on steroid use and other reasons. It was not usual but it was done. Now, they say No, not for any reason.
taape
09-16-2005, 11:23 PM
I know someone who gets a DEXA every 4 months paid for by Medicare with no hassles.
Canyondweller
09-17-2005, 02:10 AM
This went into effect June of this year so i don't know how they do that. Several people have been told that they can no longer have it more frequently than once every 2 years even though they were before.