Question:
My insurance has an age exclusion clause. Where do I go to find out the national

age standard set by bariatric surgeons? I am considering appealing this exclusion and this info would be helpful.    — Kathleen A. (posted on February 18, 2005)

February 18, 2005
That's the 1st I've ever heard of. I'm just kind of curious as to what the cut off age was for the insurance? My doctor said they would never do surgery on someone over the age of 60.
   — Patty H.

February 18, 2005
I would contact one of the obesity lawyers... if an insurance company can impose an age limit.... sounds illegal. Now as far as 'surgeons' go - yes alot of them do, due to malpractice coverages.. some cut off at 50 some older. I know that surgeons doing the lapband are offering it to even older patients. If you make the 'age' limit of your surgeon; and its just the insruance company - call a lawyer.
   — star .