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Mash3an · November 10, 2005

Hi there,

i'm planning to go for the lap banding within afew months and willing to pay for it but then thought that if i could get an insurance that covers the procedure yet still gives me the rest of the year of health care coverage then that would be much better, even if the insurance plan it self is to cost the same amount the lap banding would.

so is there any insurance plan that covers the procedure even if it comes at a very high price ???

Thanking you ...

chichigirl · November 10, 2005

Yes, their are insurance companies who will cover the surgery, United Healthcare seems to be one of the most consistent ones giving approval. Alot depends on which state you live in. My suggestion to you would be to do a search under your state for insurance information. This might be helpful to you and provide you more specific information for your situation.

Good Luck.

Cindy

Zan · November 10, 2005

I have United Healthcare and was approved within 8 days from submitting the paperwork. Another important question to find out is if you coverage excludes weight loss surgery. UH covers WLS but if your specific policy has an exclusion UH won't pay.

Good Luck

Mash3an · November 10, 2005

i am sorry i'm so sorry

i didn't mention that earlier... but i live in Kuwait :o

Anwyn · November 10, 2005

LOL - you may be the first person on here asking insurance questions about Kuwait... I would find a banding surgeon first and ask them which insurance company they have had the best luck with. Good luck!