Does anyone know wthat insurance covers lap band surgery? I'm thinking about getting it because its my only option at this point

There are a lot of insurance company's that cover it and a lot that don't. I have Aetna through my husbands company he works for. They just started covering it.

Good luck with your journey!

Thank you

United Health covered mine.

Does anyone know wthat insurance covers lap band surgery? I'm thinking about getting it because its my only option at this point

Hi there, your best bet would be to first contact your healthcare carrier and ask if bariatric surgery is covered under your plan. If so, your next step would be to find a reputable bariatric surgeon that accepts your insurance.

You can ask your healthcare agent other questions if they do, such as how much your plan is covered, etc...

Best of luck!

Thanks I'm going to call my insurance tomorrow and ask

most insurance companies cover it now, but the pre-op hoops are different with each company. I have BCBS and they cover it as long as your can prove you have had a BMI of 40 or above for at least 2 years. Other companies make you go through a 6 month diet plan over seen by your PC doc. You company can explain more. Good luck!!

Federal BC/BS covered my surgery and they have covered all of my office visits at the doctor. I did have to pay a $20 copay at the initial visit and $100 copay for the hospital.