LAP-BAND^® Costs and Insurance

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Covering the costs insurance doesn’t.

It’s unfortunate that some health plans will simply not cover your weight loss surgery, regardless of medical necessity. If this is the case, you should know there are many other ways to cover your LAP-BAND^® System surgery. These include:

• Out-of-pocket payment
  If you have the financial freedom to do so, you may want to consider a lump sum payment.
• Institutional Loans
  There are special medical financing companies that offer easy access and a full range of payment plans.
• The LAP-BAND^® System Patient Financing Program*
  Many surgeons work with our exclusive program that links LAP-BAND^® System patients to CareCredit^®, a GE Money company. If your doctor doesn’t participate, encourage him or her to discuss the patient benefits of the program with an Allergan Representative.

About CareCredit^®

CareCredit^® is the nation’s leading patient financing program. It has helped over 6 million patients worldwide get the treatment they need. Designed exclusively for LAP-BAND^® System patients to cover healthcare expenses not covered by insurance, CareCredit^® offers:

• Up to 100% financing of medical fees — from $1,000 to $25,000.
• Financing of co-payments or deductibles.
• High approval rates & instant approval notification.
• Low interest payment plans — up to 60 months.
• No interest payment plans — up to 18 months.

To apply:
Apply online at www.carecredit.com or call 1-800-677-0718 to apply by phone.

Invest in your future

Weigh the advantages and disadvantages of these options carefully before making your decision. The costs may seem daunting. But when you consider the life-changing results you can get from the LAP-BAND^® System, financing your procedure may seem like an investment in your own healthier future.