Are you over the age of 65 and have a
lot of weight to lose? If so, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid
Services (CMS) finally has a program in place that may be of help.
The program is for overweight people that fit this - defined as a
body mass index (BMI) ≥ 30 kg/m2. You must be able to
lose at least 1.1 pounds per month in the first six months to qualify
for the second six months. The total weight that must be lost in the
first six months is 3 kg or 6 pounds, 9,82 ounces. Read this information and then talk to your primary care provider about who you
will need to see if it is not this provider.
If you have to compute your body mass
index (BMI) you may use this BMI Calculator. Then you may use this ideal weight calculator to determine what your ideal weight range
should be. Then if you want to see what the lower limits
(disregarding body frame size) should be, check out this calculator.
To qualify, it is appropriate for
individuals entitled to benefits under Part A or enrolled under Part
B and is recommended with a grade of A or B by the U.S. Preventive
Services Task Force (USPSTF). This is the first time CMS has
attempted to get this right by having providers work with you for up
to one year. This applies to the frequency of consultations and the
length of time.
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