Health Insurance question, Used to be Obese but not anymore Surgery?

Question

I used to be very obse but had gastric bypass a year ago. I am no longer obese or overweight im in normal range. will health insurance take me on if i used to be overightweight and had

surgery ?

im 5'1 130 pounds now. age 25 none smoker.

Anyone who workds for an insurance people would love to know. THANKS

Answer 1

Even though it will vary from state to state, I'm certain that there are carriers that will accept you.  Any complications from the gastric bypass will not be covered for a period of time, but since it has been a year, that should not be an issue any longer.  Locate a broker in your area and let them give you a definitive answer and help you get coverage.

Answer 2

Since you had a surgery for weight loss you will have a "pre-existing" condition, so they won't cover you for any illness that may be related to your procedure. In NJ they will not cover that illness for 6 months- 1 year depending on what kind of coverage you get. They will cover you for any other illnesses though.