Medicare has specific rules to follow per the Intensive Behavioral Therapy protocol.
- Must have a BMI of 30 or greater.
- You are allowed up to 22 visits per calendar year.
- You must lose at least 6.6 pounds during the first 6 months in order for Medicare to cover the next 6 months of Intensive Behavioral Therapy.
- The visits will have designated time intervals, as listed below.
- In the first month, every week
- Next five months, every two weeks
- Next six months, every month