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This is a partial list of insurance companies that are known to either partially or fully cover the Lap-Band® System surgery (as of 12/08). This is for informational purposes only and does NOT guarantee you'll be covered.
If you don't see the name of your insurance company on this list, it doesn't mean you're not covered. Read more on gastric lap band insurance to learn how to proceed. Gastric Lap-Band Insurance: Medicare and Medicaid As of 2/06 Medicare and Medicaid will cover the Lap-Band® System procedure as long as you meet the normal criteria for surgery:
Read more details on the criteria. However, Medicare requires the surgery be performed at either an :
Click here to locate a Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence. As of April 2008, only 335 hospitals can call themselves such. NOTE: You may have to travel across the state if you live in a small town or city to find an accredited hospital. I live in Tucson, AZ, and weight loss surgery patients here have to travel to Phoenix to find an ASMBS accredited Center for Excellence (as of 12/08). Don't forget to factor in this cost of traveling when considering your weight loss surgery. Also remember, you'll need to have multiple, regular gastric lap-band fills so remember to factor in those travel costs too! Read more about gastric lap-band insurance and what you'll need to submit in order to assure you're approved. |
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