PHI Covers Bariatric Surgery

The good news is that unlike cosmetic procedures, bariatric surgery is supported under the Medicare Benefits Schedule (MBS).

This means:

• Hospital costs (including accommodation, theatre fees, and hospital care) are covered by your PHI and Medicare
• You will pay a small gap to the anaesthetist and assistant surgeon
• There is an out-of-pocket fee for our comprehensive bariatric surgery program (which includes long-term follow-up and support