Month: April 2011

Losing weight can be a long and sometimes difficult process. When it seems that all else has failed, people are finding that weight-loss surgery is a viable option. One of the most popular forms of gastric banding is the Lap Band System. The lap band is a device that is placed around the stomach to…

United Healthcare Lap Band coverage requires that patients have a BMI of 40 or greater, or if the BMI is over 35, patients must have weight-related illnesses to be covered. Lap band qualifications vary slightly by insurance, but most PPO insurances cover the cost of lapband for those who meet the BMI requirements.