Canadian Health Insurance

meghan1983 · October 29, 2007

Hi!

I'm wondering if anyone has any information about what health insurance companies may cover some or all of the surgery costs? I know OHIP doesn't cover the cost, but I have group health insurance through my work (manulife financial) and I'm wondering if anyone has had any success in having their group health insurance cover the costs?

Thanks,

Meghan

Michee · October 30, 2007

I too have manulife, and I asked this question at the clinic where I was banded, I was told that it has NEVER been covered by a private insurance in Ontario. It is considered a cosmetic procedure here, like a brow lift, or nose job.

Mercedes55 · February 3, 2009

A couple of people have told me that OHIP covers it but that it has to be backed by a doctor, is this true???? I try googleing OHIP coverage for weight loss in Ontario, and it does say that Gastric Bypass or the LapBand are covered if you are suffering from illnesses, or if you have a BMI of 27 or higher. If anyone has info let me know please!!!!

DannyLu · February 8, 2009

Hi!
I'm wondering if anyone has any information about what health insurance companies may cover some or all of the surgery costs? I know OHIP doesn't cover the cost, but I have group health insurance through my work (manulife financial) and I'm wondering if anyone has had any success in having their group health insurance cover the costs?

Thanks,

Meghan

Hi. I too have Manulife (in Alberta), did you ever find out if they will cover it?

Danielle