Which Health Insurance Covers Bariatric Surgery? 
Any and all insurance carriers will only cover Bariatric Surgery -LRB- or any other procedure for that matter -RRB- if it isdeemedmedically necessary and is n't excluded within the policy itself . Typically though , this type of procedure is more often than not considered elective andtherefore . . not covered . It is important to understand what your policy covers prior to having any procedures scheduled . Rule of thumb ; If it 's elective , it 's not covered ! 