Insurance Information

Weight loss surgery is recognized as a highly effective treatment for morbid obesity. Many insurance companies offer full or partial coverage for these surgical procedures. Each insurance plan has a unique set of benefits; the only way to determine if bariatric surgery is covered under your plan is to contact your insurer.

Call your insurance company using the phone number on your insurance card and ask to speak to someone who can explain your coverage in detail.

What to Ask

• Does my policy cover weight loss (bariatric) surgery?
• Which specific procedures are included, or are any procedures excluded?
• Is my coverage valid at Tulane Medical Center?
• Are Dr. Charles Bellows and Dr. Sabrena Noria on your company's approved list of physicians?
• Do I need a referral letter from my primary care physician?