Question:
I have US healthcare and they will not pay for the lapband surgery.

I can switch health carriers in January. My other choice is CIGNA. DOes anyone know if they will reimburse for lapband surgery? How can I find out if they will before I switch? Thanks, Terry    — Terry R. (posted on September 7, 2002)

September 7, 2002
I love my band! I went to Mexico for $6500 and got my band and had a great experience. Join this email list and you will get lots of insurance info. http://groups.yahoo.com/group/BandstersInsurance/ Not much band information is to be found at obesityhelp.com. For other awesome band email lists, check this out: http://groups.yahoo.com/search?query=bandsters&sc=0&sg=0&ss=1
   — M. B.

September 7, 2002
If insurance will not pay you could save and self pay. Good Lux
   — Robert L.

October 7, 2002
I have Cigna Healthcare, and I was approved last Thursday for the lapband surgery. You might try an appeal if you haven't done that yet.
   — prakter

October 7, 2002
I am sorry--I read your question wrong. I would change to Cigna --I do know that they cover the RNY and Lapband--although I know that our premiums are going way up for next year. You might want to check that first.
   — prakter