Do you have to have a health issue to qualify for surgery? Can you be approved for elective weight loss surgery due to back and knee issues?

Hello Geraldine Yes My insurance did pay for my surgery. However, for the guidelines to qualify you will need to call your insurance company. Ask if they cover weight lost surgery and what are the qualities.

Hi Geraldine and thanks for reaching out. Insurance companies vary on their requirements and what they will consider to be a true "comorbid" condition. Most insurances will qualify a patient WITHOUT other conditions related to obesity if their BMI is 40 or greater. To find your BMI, plug your height and weight into our BMI calculator on our webside www.BeltlineBariatric.com