Financing/Insurance

  When you have obesity-related health problems, losing weight can be achieved effectively through bariatric surgery. However, one of the most common reasons people don’t pursue weight loss surgery is finances. You may not be sure you can afford to pay for the procedure. We have some insight on how to pay for weight loss…

Bariatric surgery is a powerful and effective tool in helping people lose weight. Most individuals who undergo bariatric surgery safely lose a significant amount of excess weight within a year’s time.   Medicare approved bariatric surgery is available today due to high success rate and low risk potential, even for older patients. If you qualify…

If you’re interested in a medical weight loss procedure such as gastric bypass, gastric sleeve, or LAP-BAND surgery, you may qualify for bariatric surgery insurance coverage under your existing health insurance plan. Insurance providers—such as Blue Cross, Blue Shield, and United Healthcare—provide partial, or full coverage for medically-required weight loss procedures for patients who meet…

Weight loss surgery is a vital treatment option for patients suffering from morbid obesity or co-morbidities related to excess weight. A choice for nearly 200,000 people every year, this effective procedure can be life-changing for patients in need.   Despite the advantages to overall health and well-being, however, there is one large concern that can…