For example, United Healthcare, Aetna, Cigna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, PHCS and many others cover the procedure.
Most major insurance companies cover the Lap-Band® procedure*. Normally insurance requires a minimum body mass index of at leat 35 or greater and may require some general criteria like in order to approve the surgery. To see if your insurance covers the procedure and what they require please schedule your initial consultation and we will do an insurance assessment. Lap Band Solutions will give you all the information of the requirements, coverage, and out of pocket expense that is needed by your insurance about 7-10 days after your initial consultation. If you haven't made your appointment call today for you initial consultation.
*Although most insurance pays or covers the lap band procedure, your employer may have excluded Morbid Obesity from your plan. We will find out about your coverage after your initial consultation but if you would like to check on your own please contact your insurance customer service/benefits department and ask if there are any exclusions present for Morbid Obesity. If none are present and you meet the criteria then they may cover the band. If insurance does not cover the procedure do not be discouraged more than half of our patients finance the surgery.
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