Question:
Does anyone know if any Ins. Companies are covering the Lap Band Surgery?

   — Susan M. (posted on September 4, 2001)

September 4, 2001
FYI: Oxford Freedom Plan covered my Fathers Lap Band...hope this is helpful....Good Luck
   — Melissa S.

April 11, 2002
I have BCBS of TN, but I live in TX. I recieved my first denial because I have an exclusion for "investigation and experimental procedures". They consider the LAP BAND to be investigational. They will not cover even though medically necessary. I plan to send in appeal. I have "their" definition for Investigational from my Evidence of coverage. There is no exclusion for Obesity and/or Procedures. Since it is recently FDA approved they still place it in this exclusion. Good Luck!
   — Sara S.

June 30, 2003
I have Aetna HMO insurance and I called today and they told me that with a PCP referral (in network)it WOULD be covered.
   — TenneSassy