Question:
what is the criteria ?? bmi or how much over weight etc.

I simply want to know what the general criteria is for most insurances is. BMI? How much overweight? etc. I used to be 5 7 1/2" am now 5'6" (age 52) with chronic pain problems. On Chronic pain medicine regimen. Would this interfere with absorption of medication?    — Linda W. (posted on January 31, 2003)

February 1, 2003
I looked at your profile and you list a BMI of 31.5. I haven't seen anything that would indicate you can qualify. The lowest I've seen is that you have to have a BMI of 35 with significant co-morbidities or a BMI over 40. I'm not saying that no insurance would cover you, but I do think it's pretty unlikely.
   — garw