Is Optifast covered?

Susan P.
on 11/1/12 9:58 am - Caesarea, Canada

Hi everyone, I was wondering if Optifast is covered under private health insurance? I am with Great West Life, is anyone else??

GirlSassy
on 11/1/12 10:02 am - Kingston, Canada

I have just submitted mine, I am with Manulife, and have a health spending account. No news yet!

Orientation - April 25, 2012, Nurse - May 16, 2012, Social Worker - May 25, Dietician - May 25, 2012, Abdominal Ultrasound - June 29, 2012, Cardiologist - August 1, 2012 Pre-Surgical Education Class September 19, 2012, Meet with Surgeon September 27, 2012, PATTS November 9, 2012, Surgery Date November 16, 2012 (Dr. Mamazza)

Susan P.
on 11/1/12 10:06 am - Caesarea, Canada

Hmm, I've already used my HSA on eyeglasses and dental work!! Could it be covered like a prescription drug??

(deactivated member)
on 11/2/12 12:10 am - Guelph, Canada

optifast does not have a DIN (drug id number) so it wont be covered like a prescription .. however if you have a misc spending allowance it may be allowed under that

crstalww
on 11/1/12 10:13 am - Toronto, Canada

RNY on 11/06/12

I'm with manulife it's not covered

Orientation: July 23 2012 Dr Sullivan : August 16, 2012 Dietician, SW, RN, Sept 26, 2012 Dr Sullivan Oct 17, 2012 and pick up Optifast PATTS: October 24, 2012 Surgery: November 6, 2012. Starting weight 277 surgery weight 268

Susan P.
on 11/1/12 10:23 am - Caesarea, Canada

Oh well, it is not the end of the world. Is it about $80.00 for 2 weeks or am I way off?

PatXYZ
on 11/1/12 10:33 am

More like $80/week.

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