Question:
Is all Obesity Surgery considered Bariatric Surgery?

Excluson section states it won't cover obesity related medical care except medical or surgical treatment for Morbid obesity. Directly under this phrase it states Bariatric Surgery. I'm confused??    — monny2400 (posted on July 3, 2006)

July 3, 2006
It sounds to me like it's saying that it does cover bariatric surgery. It says it won't cover obesity related medical care EXCEPT for surgery, and apparently lists bariatric surgery as an option. Without seeing the exact wording it's difficult to tell. Simply call your insurance company and ask them. Good luck. :)
   — psychobabble35

July 4, 2006
I agree. It sounds like it does cover the surgery. Maybe they are talimg about diet drugs or things like that. I would call and make sure but it sounds good.
   — T. Rosario

July 4, 2006
Check your insurance company website for information regarding the surgery. Have it visible when you call the insurance company so you'll know where to direct them. Sounds a little ambiguous to me.
   — the7thdean

July 4, 2006
Sounds like it's covered! :O) Call for confirmation....good luck!
   — zoeysgrami

July 4, 2006
The statement says it covers Bariatric Surgery (WLS), but does not cover any obesity related medical care, which seems strange to me. This sounds like: diabetes. hypertension, arthritis, or any other obesity related medical care because of your being overweight, and medications for such. Sounds like they want you to have WLS.
   — dande41