The list below is organized by insurance company. We include the following important information for…
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Pre-approval Process
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Insurance and CostsPre-approval Process
Weight Loss Surgery Insurance Coverage And Costs
by OC Staffby OC StaffOne study shows that the average time from considering weight loss surgery to actually having…
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Insurance and CostsPre-approval Process
What is a Bariatric Accredited Center? How Do I Find One?
by OC Staffby OC StaffYou will often see ‘Accredited Center’ used by certain insurance carriers and hospitals will often…
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Insurance and CostsPre-approval Process
How to Appeal When Insurance Denies Bariatric Surgery
by OC Staffby OC StaffIts very possible that your insurance company denied your first request for coverage of bariatric…
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Insurance and CostsPre-approval Process
Medically Supervised Weight Loss Programs
by OC Staffby OC StaffThere is a good chance you will be required to take part in a medically…
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The Letter of Medical Necessity is required by every insurance company prior to obesity surgery.…
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Before SurgeryInsurance and CostsPre-approval Process
What is a Comorbidity?
by OC Staffby OC StaffA comorbidity is a disease that is the result of, or strongly related to, a…
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Insurance and CostsPre-approval Process
What is a Weight Loss Seminar? Do I Need To Attend?
by OC Staffby OC StaffWeight Loss Seminars are typically held monthly but bigger bariatric surgery practices will hold seminars…
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Insurance and CostsPre-approval Process
Sample Letter of Appeal for Bariatric Surgery
by OC Staffby OC StaffThe letter below is a sample of an effective appeal from a patient that was…
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We include the following important information for each insurance company listed:
Which weight loss surgeries are covered.