I've come across the same exact thing. The insurance company is required to offer the coverage, but the employer buying the policy, is not required to choose it as part of the plan. My insurance is through my husband's employer, one of the largest dialysis companies in the world, and they exclude any kind of weight loss programs-pills, surgery, nutritionist visits...etc.
It really sucks - especially when weight loss could help prevent alot of health problems. It seems like common sense to us, too bad the big guys at the top don't see it that way. :mad: