Age 22, 295lbs, 6'4 - would I qualify for a gastric bypass covered by insurance?

In the United States, with that body mass index, it is very difficult for medical insurance to approve you for weight control surgery. However, in Mexico, with the same body mass index of 35, you are already a candidate for gastric sleeves, the new guidelines ASMBS all patients over 30 are candidates for weight loss surgery

Hello, hope you are well. Based on the metrics you provided, your calculated BMI would be 35.9, which means you qualify for bariatric surgery, most likely a gastrc sleeve. However, there are other factors that need to be taken into acount, like comorbid diseases, for example Diabetes. For this reason it is preferable for you to be evaluated by a certified bariatric surgeon. Hope this answer was helpful. Please dont hesitate to contact us if any other questions arise.

In general, insurance companies provide coverage for weight loss surgery if BMI is greater than 40, or if bmi is between 35 and 40 if there are weight related comorbid conditions.