KathyLynn160 27 Posted January 5, 2016 Has anyone had their insurance cover the bypass 100% or at least close to it? I had medicaid when I started this, but before it was approved I lost it. I'm looking into buying my own insurance coverage now and was just wondering what my options would be for little out of pocket cost. Any info would be greatly appreciated. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pinkgirl1234 761 Posted January 5, 2016 You have to check with the insurance options and see how much of this type of surgery is covered and use the "in network physicians". Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kvoneye 210 Posted January 5, 2016 My surgery was close to 80k and my cost after insurance was just under 7k. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
otillie03103 123 Posted January 5, 2016 It varies from plan to plan. Mine is a 70/30 plan once the deductible is met. My surgery was about 55K and I ended up paying $2800 out of pocket because I hit my maximum out of pocket for the year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Marissa Menditto 16 Posted January 6, 2016 I have to pay 2,000 up front. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hubbywife 27 Posted January 6, 2016 Oh wow. I had no idea surgery is that expensive. Military is covering mine 100% even psych eval etc. So gosh this makes me appreciate them even more now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pinkgirl1234 761 Posted January 6, 2016 Be thankful at my doctors office one of the nurses was so upset....her sister who jumped through all the hoops only to not make the January 1 deadline....Her employer changed insurance ...and this new insurance will not cover WLS....end of story.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grandmaofone 411 Posted January 7, 2016 My surgery with insurance cost me about $500, I had the sleeve preformed on June 15 and that included Everything. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
glitter eyes 1,398 Posted January 7, 2016 My surgery with insurance was $5600. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mykdzmom 387 Posted January 7, 2016 My surgery package was $27,000 but my out of pocket was $200.00 for sleeve. BCBS of Alabama Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nurse247 74 Posted January 10, 2016 I have military insurance too which is covering everything. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Soexcited 64 Posted January 11, 2016 I paid $30k for my band cash. My insurance paid for removal and bypass $100 copay for each surgery Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RNY-Gal 40 Posted January 17, 2016 100% coverage after I pay 1,500 deductible upfront. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites