Insurance coverage for bariatric surgery in patients under 18 is relatively scarce compared to adults, according to a Gant Daly report. Between 1980 and 2008, while the rate of obesity doubled in ...

Bariatric surgery reduces mortality for Americans who meet candidacy criteria and have insurance coverage. Unfortunately, some medically suitable candidates are denied or delayed during insurance ...

Both Original Medicare and Medicare Advantage cover some bariatric surgeries if they are medically necessary. Part D prescription drug plans may cover postsurgery medications needed for recovery.

Some patients shared they were excited to get bariatric surgery when Act 628 became law, only to get hit with $25k ...