Lap Band and Insurance

Generally, there are a pair of sections that cover the extent and limits of coverage.

The first is normally titled "What Is Covered" or "Covered Expenses." These are the healthcare benefits that fall beneath company coverage.

The other section will be tabbed "What Is Not Covered" or "When the Plan Does Not Pay Benefits." In this section, look for any statement that the company excludes coverage for weight control, for the treatment of obesity, for lap band surgery for weight control, or for the complications of the surgery related to weight control.