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Is Medical Weight Loss Covered By Insurance?

Is Medical Weight Loss Covered By Insurance?

Apr 22, 2021 | Weight Loss


Will My Insurance Cover Weight Loss Medication?

 

If you’re beginning your weight loss journey with the Aspen Clinic, it’s important to have the facts about what your insurance will cover. Health insurance companies are not required to pay for weight loss medication, but if you meet certain requirements, you may be able to get your weight loss medication paid for. Those who meet the following criteria are more likely to have their medication covered:

  • BMI of 30 or higher
  • A history of weight-related health issues, such as diabetes or heart disease
  • BMI of at least 27 and a history of weight-related health problems

Does Insurance Cover GLP-1 Injectables?

Coverage for GLP-1 weight loss medications varies widely across insurance companies. If you’re considering a medical weight loss program at one of our Louisiana weight loss clinics, it’s a good idea to check with your insurance provider to see whether GLP-1 injectable medications are covered under your plan.



Does the Aspen Clinic Accept Insurance?

The Aspen Clinic does not accept or process insurance within the clinic. However, patients can take their medical receipts from us and file a claim for reimbursement with their insurance company. The medical receipt will have the ICD code and provider information on it. Whether or not the insurance company reimburses our patients is dependent on what is included in their coverage. Patients with weight-related health issues are more likely to receive coverage. 

Can I Use My HSA Card at the Aspen Clinic?

The Aspen Clinic’s most common coverage when it comes to medical weight loss is patients using Health Savings Account (HSA) cards to pay for treatment. As long as your HSA card runs as a normal credit/debit card, we can accept it!



Schedule a Weight Loss Appointment in Louisiana

Contact our staff to learn more about navigating insurance with the Aspen Clinic. Or schedule an appointment at one of our 9 Aspen Clinic locations across Louisiana, including Baton Rouge, Covington, Hammond, Harvey, Houma, Lafayette, Metairie, Prairieville, and Slidell, to begin your weight loss journey with us.