They do in fact, You must have a BMI of 40 or greater and must be considered "pre diabetic"
Bariatric surgery is about 20 thousand with aftercare. Medicaid may pay for some of you cost, but will not likely cover the entire procedure. The surgery must be needed because of other medical conditions besides obesity.
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Bariatric surgery is a procedure that can cost over $18,000. Insurance coverage of this procedure varies, but more and more insurance providers are covering a sizable portion of the cost, while some policies offer full coverage for the surgery. Medicare will cover bariatric surgery for individuals who meet certain criteria. Medicaid coverage varies from state to state. Private insurance, like Medicare, may cover the surgery only after specific criteria is met, such as having a weight-related illness like Type 2 diabetes.
There is no separate insurance for bariatric surgery, but many health insurance plans cover bariatric surgery for patients that meet their qualification requirements. If you have insurance, check with your insurer to see if they cover this procedure. If you are shopping for insurance, ask if this procedure is covered.
Most insurance plans will only cover bariatric surgery if there is a medical need for it. This means if your excess weight is causing more serious health conditions.
The cost of bariatric surgery is going to depend on what type of insurance you have and what they will cover. You can call your insurance company and ask the details and see if you need a referral to a physician to have the surgery.
Your provider will know whether Medicaid covers this procedure.
Medicare and Medicaid will cover the surgery if you are "morbidly obese"; this always requires prior approval.
I was wondering if my husband's insurance covers the lap band surgery for me. thanks
There are a lot of different things that will determine your eligibility for coverage of the bariatric surgery. It will depend if your life is at risk without it and how your doctor presents the condition to the insurance company.
Medicare will cover surgery to remove the cataract and replace your eye's lens with a man-made intraocular lens.
Bariatric surgery costs between $20,000 and $25,000. You should check with your health insurance provider first though to see if they cover any of the cost.