Affordability: Arizona Medical Insurance and Payment Options
TAX DEDUCTIONS AND POTENTIAL TAX SAVINGS
Using your medical insurance for weight loss surgery isn’t always an option depending on your provider’s restrictions. To get you the financial help you may need, Weigh Better has relationships with companies who specialize in financing lap band surgery.
In the year you finance or pay cash for your LAP-BAND® System surgery, you may be eligible to receive thousands of dollars back in potential tax savings. IRS Publication 502 states you can deduct your medical and dental expenses when they total more than 7.5% of your Adjusted Gross Income (see IRS publication 502, page 2- irs.com. Check with your accountant or tax advisor for more information.
Remember, tax and financial circumstances are different for each person and the laws are constantly changing. This information should be not be considered financial advice or used as a substitute for the advice of an accountant or tax advisor. Seek financial advice from a professional for any questions you have.
AFFORDABILITY
When choosing to pursue the SmartLipo Laser Lipolysis treatment, you have several options to pay for the procedure. You may choose to pay with MasterCard/VISA, money order or cashier's check. Or you may prefer to pursue financing of your procedure through SurgeryLoans.com or Care Credit. You can apply directly with either lender to determine what your best funding option might be. Low monthly payments may be the solution to accomplish your body contouring procedure.
If you’re going to pursue lap band surgery, there are a number of options for you to pay for the procedure. Finance programs and using medical insurance for weight loss surgery may seem complicated, but there are several ways you can make this happen. Weigh Better can help you make the best financial decision. Please be sure you check with our Arizona office to confirm what options are available to you.
We have contact with the following lenders: SurgeryLoans.com and Care Credit. If you choose to apply for financing of your procedure, they can offer competitive rates and monthly payments which are often less than that of a car payment. We can help you by offering some great contacts for your loan processing needs.
You should weigh the advantages and disadvantages of each of these options and carefully make the decision that is best for you. If you still have questions regarding these options you should seek advice from a financial professional.