What services related to sterilization are Not Covered by Medicare?
Services that are not covered for sterilization include: • Elective hysterectomy, tubal ligation, and vasectomy procedures if the reason is sterilization. • Sterilization that is performed only as a measure to prevent the possible development of, or effect on, a mental condition should that individual become pregnant is not covered. • Sterilization that is performed because a physician believes another pregnancy would endanger the overall general health of the woman is not covered. • Sterilization of a mentally retarded person where the purpose is to prevent conception, rather than the treatment of an illness or injury is not covered.
