Kaiser California covers weight loss surgery?

[SweetyShetty1988 1]

Hi,

I am a newbie to this group. I am just starting to research about the surgery and its pros and cons. I am in California and have an insurence through kaiser and was wondering if any one here had weight loss surgery at kaiser and would love to know more info from them.

Thanks in advance.

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[macon_me 68]

Yes I had surgery. It's called the options program. I only paid $100 but some insurances are different

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[RickM 1,752]

Yes; my doc has the contract to do the DS for norcal Kaiser since they don't do it in house. We usually have a few Kaiser people in the monthly support group.

[Jdserra 78]

Yes Kaiser covers it ...you just pay your hospital stay deductible . You will need to go through a 12-week options program. meets once a week for about a little less than 2 hours. You learn a lot at these classes so don't think of it as a bothersome. I did my classes through the Fontana location and had my surgery in Redlands. Good luck to you!

Edited November 19, 2016 by Jdserra

[Fredbear 397]

It depends on your insurance coverage.

[Alfred Day 90]

I'm having surgery through Kaiser in Richmond, CA on Nov. 30. For us the options program was only 4 weeks, and I don't know if everyone has to do it. I started the process by talking to my Primary Care Physician and he referred me to the Bariatrics department.

Good luck.

[WhtWdUGive620 58]

I have Kaiser as well and my primary doctor is the one who recommended the surgery. I have had absolutely no out-of-pocket share of cost, the only thing I'm paying for is $5 copay for any medications that I might need. Some plans might be different though

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[necarv 4]

Hi @@SweetyShetty1988! Depending on where you live the program is different. In SoCal there is a 12 week Options program and it is required. In NorCal, not everyone is required to go and the classes are 4 weeks long I believe. I wasn't required to go so maybe someone else can chime in. From orientation to surgery its about 2-3 months for NorCal if you meet goal weight quickly. Where do you live?

[SweetyShetty1988 1]

i live in bayarea. Santa clara is where my pcp is located and thats where i go for all my other medical needs.

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[Aggiemae 739]

Kaiser offers WLS to people who are paying premiums for plans that cover it.

However not all plans do. It depends on what plan your employer selected. If your current plan doesn't cover WLS you can discuss it with your employer and if they are willing to pay the cost he/she can select a plan that does.