Anybody, know if United Health Care covers, the band?

Hi Trixi,

I can tell you that in general United Healthcare is band-friendly. What they are not so much is WLS-friendly. More and more plans are being written now with WLS exclusions, so that's going to be your big hurdle with UHC. If your plan does not exclude WLS in general, and if you can get approved for it, getting the band paid for should be the easiest part.

Some states, like New Jersey, have minimum coverage requirements for insurers, who then cannot exclude treatment for certain conditions. If you have any concerns about whether treatment for morbid obesity is excluded by your plan, call your state's department of insurance and see whether there's any state regulation overriding that exclusion.

Good luck!!

United Health Care paid for my banding surgery. I assume that you meet the requirements. I think they base it on BMI. UnitedHealth Care is actually noted for being a banding friendly insurance.

great thanks for your replay, I will check. I am not sure If I meet the requirments or not. but thanks for letting me know