Question:
does anyone know if there is any state laws. that require employers to cover surgery
— AMY Q. (posted on January 15, 2003)
January 15, 2003
Sorry Amy, but no. Employers are not even required to carry any type of
health insurance, let alone coverage for specific things.
— Jane D.
January 16, 2003
Amy. Some states do have laws about surgery and insurance coverage. I do
not think Illinois is one of them. Indiana, however, is. If you are a
public employee in Indiana, who is morbidly obese for five years, with 18
months supervised weight loss you qualify for the surgery. Check with your
legislature in Illinois to find out what the current status is and if it is
likely to change soon.
— Rhonda V.
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