Self-Pay, Your Way
Explore the various self-pay options for bariatric surgery, the potential savings involved, and how to qualify.
Why Self Pay?
The idea of bariatric surgery represents a life-changing opportunity, with many asking if they can pay for weight loss surgery. If you do not have insurance coverage, self pay may be the best way forward.
Self-pay bariatric surgery offers a path for those who want clear control over their weight loss journey. Unlike traditional health insurance where decisions can be at the whim of insurance companies, the self-pay route allows for direct interaction with medical providers. Most people see a return on their investment with cost savings in food, medicine, and clothes in two years.
If You Can’t Wait
It’s a sad fact: about half the people who approach BMI about a gastric sleeve procedure have an “exclusion” in their insurance.
In other words, their insurance plan has purposefully left weight loss surgery out of their covered benefits. Most people understandably find this discouraging, believing that this means they have no other options.
Find Answers
Take comfort: This is actually a widespread problem, and while we are lobbying to fix the situation, that doesn’t mean you are stuck.
Although your insurance company may not have your back, we do. At BMI, we have developed a great system to make bariatric surgery accessible for all: you can pay for a procedure for as little as a few hundred dollars a month.
Your Insurance Options
Read more about the options below.
Self-Pay Benefits
The Benefits of Self-Pay Bariatric Surgery Over Traditional Insurance Plans:
Clear Expectations: Patients appreciate the clear expectations and total lack of ambiguity when working directly without a third party involved.
Potential Cost Savings: Depending on the insurance plan and location, self-pay may offer savings compared to traditional insurance-covered bariatric surgery.
Understanding self-pay surgery involves exploring the different types available and the details of payment, done in-office during a consultation.
Personal Financing Options
From medical loans to installment plans, various financing options enable patients to undergo surgery, even if they’re low-income. Below are some of the financing options available through BMI of Texas:
Coverage for your Surgery
For a detailed understanding of insurance coverage for bariatric surgery, visit our next post. We’ll explore the collaboration with major insurance carriers (including Lantern), cover weight loss surgery, and delve into aspects of your health care and insurance plan.
Bariatric Surgery at BMI
Bariatric surgery is not merely a medical procedure; it’s an investment in long-term health. The concept of self-pay for weight loss programs, including gastric bypass or gastric sleeves, offers a unique and potentially beneficial path for many.
Stop asking yourself “What if?” and explore the financing options that can make your health transformation a reality. At BMI of Texas, we stand ready to support you every step of the way.
For a personalized consultation, contact us today.
