In this time of rising medical insurance costs and restrictions on benefits, some patients find out that they do not have coverage for weight loss surgery. Obesity is a recognized disease with many associated conditions that effect your health. For many patients, weight loss surgery is the only way to change their lives. Even if you do not have coverage for weight loss surgery, you do have other financial options. Our staff can discuss your financial options with you.
Private Payment
Some patients choose to pay for their weight loss surgery via cash, check or credit cards. Some patients choose to use their healthcare spending account (FSA/HAS) as a resource. This may seem like a financial stress to your life, but the cost of obesity per year is displayed below. You should note that there is a savings based on the information provided to having weight loss surgery. There may be tax savings for some patients (check with your financial advisor for details concerning your situation).
* A study recently showed that the average morbidly obese patient spends over $5000 per year in food. After weight loss surgery, food costs are about $1000 per year. That is a savings of over $4000 per year.
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Medical Financing
Some patients choose this option for reduced payments and extended payment terms. We have partnered with 2 of the leading healthcare financing companies to help our patients. Both CareCredit and Prosper Healthcare Lending offer competitive rates, loan maximums, payment terms and affordable monthly payments. Visit their websites to find out more information. For Prosper Healthcare Lending use code 025845.
If you need more information about our payment options, our staff will assist you with any questions or concerns you may have. Take the next step to a new you.
