Doing a bit of research for a client that will be having cataract surgery. I normally avoid consumer sites, especially in matters like this but was blown away by some of the comments here.
Jacasa -
I have medicare and a supplemental healthcare plan. Imagine my surprise when I found out medicare does NOT approve the anesthetic used during cataract surgery. Since medicare doesn't cover, the supplemental won't pay a dime.
Ouch -
Just assisted my mom - one special implant (Toric)- one not. Out of pocket was about $2500 total for both eyes . One Rx of eye drops (there are 3 different eye drops for pre & post op) was $175 PER OUNCE - no generics available - she needed 2 complete sets (one for each eye). Toric lens costs $900 that Medicare paid zero on. Be prepared - " Medicare pays 100% of nothing" is the best advice we were given. Will spend over $500 for eye drops alone - not covered.
https://www.caring.com/questions/does-medicare-cover-cataract-surgery
Where do people come up with this stuff? Makes me wonder if some of these comments come from people with MA plans.
Had a client last year get cataract surgery. Don't recall which type of lens implant he got. Guy is a personal trainer. A 70 year old bull but I doubt he had surgery without anesthesia.
Jacasa -
I have medicare and a supplemental healthcare plan. Imagine my surprise when I found out medicare does NOT approve the anesthetic used during cataract surgery. Since medicare doesn't cover, the supplemental won't pay a dime.
Ouch -
Just assisted my mom - one special implant (Toric)- one not. Out of pocket was about $2500 total for both eyes . One Rx of eye drops (there are 3 different eye drops for pre & post op) was $175 PER OUNCE - no generics available - she needed 2 complete sets (one for each eye). Toric lens costs $900 that Medicare paid zero on. Be prepared - " Medicare pays 100% of nothing" is the best advice we were given. Will spend over $500 for eye drops alone - not covered.
https://www.caring.com/questions/does-medicare-cover-cataract-surgery
Where do people come up with this stuff? Makes me wonder if some of these comments come from people with MA plans.
Had a client last year get cataract surgery. Don't recall which type of lens implant he got. Guy is a personal trainer. A 70 year old bull but I doubt he had surgery without anesthesia.