Does BCBS of Kansas PPO cover lap-band or any other weight loss surgery?

I am trying to figure out a way that I can have lap-band surgery.  I can get bcbs of Kansas ppo but I am not sure if they cover weight loss surgery.  If I decide to do self-pay does anyone no of a loan program or surgery center that the payments are not 300.00 or more a month?  I am in desperate need of help.

Thanks,

Jessica

Hi Jessica -
If you haven't already, try to get a copy of your insurance coverage statement or call the customer service center and ask specifically if your policy covers weight loss surgery.  if you determine it doesn't, start talking to the surgeons in your area.  I've heard great things about the surgeons at the Bariatric Center of Kansas City and they are advertising a special for the Band right now for $11,999 and they also show on their webiste that they have financing options available.  (http://www.kcbariatric.com/).  Maybe call them and see what they would recommend.  Either way, good luck!  It sounds like you are determined so hopefully everything will work out!
Good luck to you!
Warm Regards,
Kim

My Dad has BCBS of KS & his does NOT cover any forms of WLS. He just did self-pay VSG on 02/25. I think it ran around $14k through Tallgrass in Topkea.

Good luck.

I have BCBS of KS, and it covered lap band.