Jan 6, 2023 10:45AM threetree wrote:

rainbowmouse - Thanks for posting this. I have a couple of cases on my father's side (and my sister) and have wondered about the genetics. What I read online was that Medicare would not pay, unless you were diagnosed something like in your 40's or younger. I was 66. I have two daughters and I'd like to let them know if there is anything genetic, but it was my understanding that Medicare would not pay in my case, and that if I paid out of pocket it could run close to $1000.00, so I have been hesitant. I was also thinking that if the genetic cases get diagnosed in one's 40's and mine wasn't, then maybe my daughters don't have any higher than normal risk. My sister was diagnosed in her early 40's and has been fine for 20 years, as it was caught early. She "claims" to have gotten the genetic test and said there was nothing there, but she has some serious problems with the truth and will often say things for attention, so I have to eliminate anything she has said about the situation, unfortunately.

Do you know if just a consult with the genetic counselor is covered by Medicare? Maybe the genetic counselor could give me more info on both the likelihood of a family genetic possibility and whether Medicare would cover in my case. They do have a genetic counselor at the center I go to. I am very concerned for my daughters, as one turned 40 last year, and the other is 39 this week-end. Thanks so much!