Comments on: What Insurance Companies Cover Weight Loss Surgery?

By: Sophia

Sophia — Fri, 27 Nov 2009 23:55:08 +0000

most of them don’t

By: penny black stamp

penny black stamp — Fri, 27 Nov 2009 22:25:04 +0000

My son has Blue Cross Blue Shield and they cover Gastric Bypass, has to do weight loss program but they do cover it. You didn’t say if it was thru your work. Most work Insurance doesn’t cover it.

By: Zarnev

Zarnev — Fri, 27 Nov 2009 16:37:06 +0000

Lap band surgery may be covered by many different companies but it will depend upon the plan and what state you live in. Both individual and group policies may cover lap band.
In most cases you must have a BMI of 40 or greater to be a candidate for lap band. Sorry to be the bearer of bad news but individual policies have a height and weight guideline. If you are a candidate for lap band you will be out of those guidelines and will be declined.