My friend with no insurance is wondering if Obama care will cover her surgery. Any one knows?

I heard from someone that because of Obama care most regular insurances won't cover the surgery so maybe its because Obama care will cover it... But please don't quote me on that.

If it's anything like the UK's National Health Service - they will cover it, but you have to have some pretty major figures and co-morbidities for them to refer you. Then, of course, it's the HUGE waiting list game...

I heard from someone that because of Obama care most regular insurances won't cover the surgery so maybe its because Obama care will cover it... But please don't quote me on that.

I've never heard that. I read that after 2014 more insurances will cover the surgery since Obesity is now classified as a disease now.

Hi, I found this article...although it's not specific it does answer a few questions:

Bariatric surgery may vary. However, the law contains very strong language that plans cannot discriminate in “benefit design”.

http://www.downeyobe...dable-care-act/

No, PPACA ( aka Obamacare) does not explicitly require WLS to be covered. Each plan is different so it really varies. I am uncertain about the Exchanges, but I doubt that they will. I would encourage her to reach out to the Exchange in her State and inquire.