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Don’t let cost keep you from taking steps to a healthier life. The DFW Bariatric Institute has self-pay options that can help even when insurance won’t pay. We’ve partnered with medical financing lenders to provide you with an easy way to finance your weight loss surgery or your treatment for GERD, acid reflux, or chronic heartburn. Our team will work with you to help you determine which payment options will fit your budget.
At DFW Bariatric Institute, we offer a variety of bariatric surgeries, such as Inverted Gastric Sleeve and Gastric Bypass, as well as non-surgical options, including Gastric Balloon or Endoscopic Sleeve Gastroplasty (ESG). Our goal is to help patients in the Dallas area live healthier, more active lives. When considering the cost of weight loss surgery, keep in mind that these procedures have been proven to improve or cure obesity related conditions, such as Type 2 Diabetes.1 Better health can save you money by reducing your health care costs over the course of your life.
At the DFW Bariatric Institute, we have partnered with several medical financial lending institutions that offer competitive interest rates, terms up to five years, online or mail in applications, and a quick approval process to help you pay for your surgery. You can apply by phone or online with the following lenders.
United Medical Credit
Medical loans are an affordable way to pay for medical expenses. United Medical Credit helps you get loans for medical treatment.
CareCredit Healthcare Financing
CareCredit helps make the health, wellness and beauty treatments and procedures you want possible today.
Prosper HealthCare Lending
Prosper HealthCare Lending is the premier financing company in the bariatric surgery industry. With over $3 Billion borrowed and over 250,000 people empowered, this is a name and a program you can trust.
Here are some of the benefits you’ll receive with a loan from Prosper HealthCare Lending:
Did you know that health insurance will pay for weight loss surgery in many cases? Treatment for obesity or heartburn is often considered a medical necessity and is therefore at least partially covered by many insurance providers. However, it can be difficult to figure out your coverage details on your own. Our insurance experts will help you navigate your plan with a free insurance check. We have helped many patients obtain approval who may otherwise have been unable to find coverage.
Now Accepting All Major Insurance Plans at DFW Bariatric Institute, including:
Insurance coverage for bariatric surgery or heartburn treatment will depend on your employer’s health plan, the plan that you have chosen, and the specific coverage in your policy. Complete our Free Insurance Check form to find out if your insurance covers bariatric surgery.
If you have a medical spending account, such as a Healthcare Savings Account (HSA) or Flexible Spending Account (FSA), those funds may be used to pay for weight loss or heartburn procedures. These types of accounts give you the benefit of using pre-tax dollars to fund medical expenses. If you have an FSA or HSA through your employer, consult your plan’s administrator to learn about your plan requirements and eligibility.
The United States Internal Revenue Service recognizes obesity and GERD as diseases, which means that patients may be eligible for tax deductions. Depending on your personal finances, you may be able to write off a portion of your surgery expenses. Click the link below to access the IRS guide to medical tax deductions, or contact your local tax professional or financial advisor to learn if you may qualify.
In the United States, the cost of healthcare for obesity related medical issues is estimated to be approximately $147 billion dollars.2 In addition to the increased cost of medication and doctor visits that can result from diabetes, hypertension, sleep apnea, and joint pain, individuals with obesity also face the life-long costs of failed diets, higher grocery bills, and the cost of missed work due to health issues. Many of our patients report that they are able to reduce or eliminate medications that they needed prior to weight loss. Many bariatric patients also experience the priceless gift of better overall quality of life, which enables them to be more active and productive in their communities.
Items | Estimated Annual Costs |
Mean medical drug costs (BMI greater or equal to 35) |
$5,965 |
Out-of-pocket healthcare costs | $2,182 |
Employment inactivity costs | $900 |
Commercial weight loss program fees | $600 |
Prescription co-pays (5 meds at $10) | $600 |
Grocery and diner costs | $5,321* |
Total | $15,568 |
* 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.
1Journal of Diabetes Research 2015; 2015: 674268. Published online 2015 Apr 14. Doi
2Finkelstein EA1, Trogdon JG, Cohen JW, Dietz W. Annual medical spending attributable to obesity: payer-and service-specific estimates. Health Aff (Millwood). 2009 Sep-Oct;28(5):w822-31. doi: 10.1377/hlthaff.28.5.w822.
The DFW Bariatric Institute Doctors have either authored or reviewed and approved this content.