Hello everyone,

My group health insurance did not purchase the writer for the surgery. I can not do self pay.. or take out another loan. Has anyone purchased their own plan to cover it. I read there are advocates out there but have no idea how to find one. The weightloss center I looked at won't even see me for a consult/write a letter on my behalf without either $500 out of pocket or with insurance. This is frustrating as I have battled weight for most of my life. My dad and his sister have both had gastric bypass and medical conditions associated with obesity. I just want to find a way to make this surgery possible. Any info you guys could give me to assist with the insurance end of it will be appriciated.

Thanks,

Musicsings14

You can check to see if you can get insurance through your state insurance exchange market place or medicaid. I know NY have a host of different insurance offered through their marketplace. I know you said that you can't take a loan but some people are going to Mexico where it is cheaper. If you are able to choose that route, you can find out if your insurance will cover some of the pre-op tests.

Wishing you the best!!