Question:
Has anyone ever used CHRISTUS HEALTH insurance for the LAPBAND procedure?

I have CHRISTUS HEALTH insurance and I have been told effective Summer 2008 my insurance covers the lapband procedure at CHRISTUS Southeast Texas Bariatric in Beaumont, Texas. Is this true?    — mzphatlayde (posted on November 14, 2008)

November 14, 2008
You should call your insurance company. They are the only ones that can tell you for sure.
   — [Deactivated Member]

November 14, 2008
I also agree, you need to call your insurance company. That is how I found out what is covered and not.....farmgirl58
   — Farmgirl58

November 15, 2008
Hi from one CHRISTUS person to another! I had my surgery prior to coming to CHRISTUS. It is my understanding that they will now pay for it but you have to jump through some huge hoops first. Check with your local HR/benefits people or if you are the actual Associate shoot me an e-mail and I will try to route you to the appropriate information.
   — Kellye C.

November 16, 2008
ALWAYS ask your insurance company for ANY questions to see what is covered under your employers choices.
   — gasadi

November 20, 2008
I went to a consultation and it was not very promising. The insurance coordinator informed me that four other patient with CHRISTUS coverage backed out. CHRISTUS requires you to go through a one year weight loss program (which ins. does not cover) at the patient's expense totaling $8000-$10000 of out-of -pocket expenses. And the surgery itself is $15000. Does this make any sense?
   — mzphatlayde