Insurance for Bariatric Surgery

The cost of gastric bypass and other bariatric surgeries are staggering. It is a major surgery that requires a few days in impatient care, and at least a year of follow-up. It has a mortality rate of 1 in 200 and the long-term complications can outweight the benefits for both the patient and the insurance industry.

Bariatric Surgery Insurance Articles

Medicare and Medicaid coverage of Bariatric Surgery - An article discuessing the strict guidelines the CMS has towards providing coverage for bariatric surgery.

Health and Malpractice Insurance Companies revaluate their coverage - The dangers and costs of bariatric surgery are greater than the medical industry once thought. Find out why.