Bariatric surgery

When do you qualify for reimbursement?

You qualify for reimbursement under the public healthcare insurance if you meet the following conditions:

• You must have been diagnosed with morbid obesity, i.e. a BMI of more than 40 kilos/m2 or a BMI between 35 and 40 kilos/m2 with serious comorbidity (e.g. diabetes, untreatable hypertension, high cholesterol levels);
• It has to be a last resort (this means that you have made several documented attempts to lose weight under the expert supervision of a dietician);
• The process is aimed at a change of lifestyle and includes cognitive behaviour therapy.

Your doctor determines if you meet the conditions and if you qualify for bariatric surgery.

Referral required for bariatric surgery

You need a referral from a general practitioner or medical specialist for bariatric surgery.

Reimbursement bariatric surgery

Under the basic health insurance, you are entitled to a reimbursement of the costs of bariatric surgery if you meet the conditions.