does anyone know if this insurance will cover my gastric sleeve? please help!

[cruzsteff7 0]

Hello! I'm new here just looking for some answers I hope to find...but I'm 5'6 and weigh 260 pounds. my BMI is a little over 40, I believe. I have sleep apnea, but no other comorbidites. Unless IBS or stomach problems count? I have medical, since I am low-income, under LA CARE. I was wondering if anyone here has had this procedure done or know if it is covered by this insurance? Also, how could I start the process? unfortunately at the primary doctor I currently have, it takes so long ti get an appointment, so I was wondering if I could start elsewhere? Thank you everyone!

[katibugg 43]

Contact insurance and ask. My insurance covers it but it’s because of my employer.

[DaleCruse 756]

The only way to know for sure is to contact your insurance company. Good luck!

[Diana_in_Philly 1,426]

Start by flipping over your ID card and calling the number on the back or going to the website and signing in if you have on-line access to your insurance. Each plan varies. Good Luck.

[jaidajacoby2 28]

Hello! I'm new here just looking for some answers I hope to find...but I'm 5'6 and weigh 260 pounds. my BMI is a little over 40, I believe. I have sleep apnea, but no other comorbidites. Unless IBS or stomach problems count? I have medical, since I am low-income, under LA CARE. I was wondering if anyone here has had this procedure done or know if it is covered by this insurance? Also, how could I start the process? unfortunately at the primary doctor I currently have, it takes so long ti get an appointment, so I was wondering if I could start elsewhere? Thank you everyone!

Yes, I just had surgery done Monday. I am 5’6 and my HW=236 SW=226.1 with BS and High BP and insurance covered!

[jaidajacoby2 28]

Hello! I'm new here just looking for some answers I hope to find...but I'm 5'6 and weigh 260 pounds. my BMI is a little over 40, I believe. I have sleep apnea, but no other comorbidites. Unless IBS or stomach problems count? I have medical, since I am low-income, under LA CARE. I was wondering if anyone here has had this procedure done or know if it is covered by this insurance? Also, how could I start the process? unfortunately at the primary doctor I currently have, it takes so long ti get an appointment, so I was wondering if I could start elsewhere? Thank you everyone!

Yes, I just had surgery done Monday. I am 5’6 and my HW=236 SW=226.1 with BS and High BP and insurance covered!

[Shesl0singit 17]

I am 5’6 with a starting weight of 245. My insurance is MD based Medicare and it’s UnitedHealthcare Community Plan. Bariatric surgery is covered by state plans as long as you meet the requirements- in my case, since I had a lower BMI (standard is 40 or less) I had to have at least ONE comorbidity with for me is Type 2 Diabetes. Call your insurance company to find out more!

[cruzsteff7 0]

On 12/6/2017 at 3:03 PM, jaidajacoby2 said:

Yes, I just had surgery done Monday. I am 5’6 and my HW=236 SW=226.1 with BS and High BP and insurance covered!

On 12/6/2017 at 5:55 PM, Shesl0singit said:

I am 5’6 with a starting weight of 245. My insurance is MD based Medicare and it’s UnitedHealthcare Community Plan. Bariatric surgery is covered by state plans as long as you meet the requirements- in my case, since I had a lower BMI (standard is 40 or less) I had to have at least ONE comorbidity with for me is Type 2 Diabetes. Call your insurance company to find out more!

thank you guys so much! will do!

[kathyjo5 14]

I have Florida blue and they will not cover it when I took out my policy they said they did but now that I've done all the test they will not I had to pay myself and it's alot