As of Thursday, a new state law means weight-loss surgery in Arkansas will be much more affordable. The law, Act 628, pertains to bariatric surgery. “It's a surgery that helps people lose weight to ...
Both Original Medicare and Medicare Advantage cover some bariatric surgeries if they are medically necessary. Part D prescription drug plans may cover postsurgery medications needed for recovery.
May 10—A blanket refusal to cover weight-loss medication like GLP-1s is no longer allowed under Washington state law, an appeals court ruled last week. Many health insurances do not provide coverage ...