Suresh Pal Suresh Pal Asked 7 months ago

Does united healthcare cover weight loss surgery?

I've been dealing with severe obesity for years now, and surgery seems like the last option. My family has a United Healthcare insurance policy. I need to know if they cover weight loss surgeries like bariatric procedures.

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Rohit Yadav Rohit Yadav Joined May 2026 6 months ago
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Haan yaar, bariatric surgery cover hoti toh hai par unki conditions bohot strict hoti hain na. Ek baar apni policy ke rules dhyaan se padh lo.

Rajiv Mehra Rajiv Mehra Joined Jan 2026 7 months ago

Don't trust any random rumors about what is covered online. Contact your surgeon's billing office and let them verify directly with United Healthcare.

Meera Shah Meera Shah Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

They do cover bariatric surgery under specific medical guidelines, but please remember that even after surgery, maintaining a clean, balanced diet is absolutely essential for long-term health.

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Anjali Bose Anjali Bose Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago

I hope everything goes smoothly for you. Take care and discuss all options openly with your medical team.

Venkatesh Prasad Venkatesh Prasad Joined Jan 2026 7 months ago

Even if United covers the surgery, remember to budget for pre-op blood tests, specialist consultations, and post-surgery nutritional supplements which can add up.

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Suresh Gupta Suresh Gupta Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago

Please get a thorough evaluation from a specialist first. I delayed my health checks for years and faced bad consequences, so get your clinical parameters checked properly now.

Ayesha Shroff Ayesha Shroff Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

United Healthcare definitely covers bariatric surgery if you meet the BMI criteria of 40+, or 35+ with co-morbidities. Get your doctor to start the pre-approval process immediately.

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