More insurance companies are covering bariatric surgery, but it is essential to verify whether your specific plan includes this coverage.

Call the number on the back of your insurance card or provide the necessary information for the program to verify the benefits for you.

These visits are not covered by insurance and require a fee.

The duration depends on factors like insurance requirements, medical tests, controlling underlying diagnoses and non-surgical weight loss documentation.

Tests may include labs, a chest x-ray, EKG and others based on your specific health history.

The program can help connect you with a primary care doctor supportive of surgical weight loss.

Costs depend on insurance coverage, hospital and anesthesia fees and other financial obligations, which will be outlined during the initial consult.

Yes, payments can be made prior to surgery. The full amount must be paid at least a week before the surgery.

Recommendations include dietary adjustments, completing paperwork, attending support groups and quitting smoking or nicotine use.

Consecutive years with progress notes on height and weight may be required by some insurance companies.

Yes, support group attendance is encouraged, and details can be found on the Weight Loss Support Group page.

The program can connect you with resources to help with quitting smoking or nicotine use.