The blood flow velocity was significantly higher in the marijuana users than in the control subjects, both at the beginning of the study and after a month of abstinence from marijuana use. The marijuana users also had higher values on the pulsatility index (PI), which measures the amount of resistance to blood flow.
Coventry Health Care covers weight loss surgery if you meet the criteria set by the insurance company. Gastric bypass, lap band, gastric sleeve and duodenal switch surgery are covered if you meet the requirements.
In Am I Covered by OC StaffFebruary 24, 2017. To qualify for coverage of weight loss surgery, your policy must include coverage. Not all policies include coverage. To find out if you policy includes coverage, please talk directly to Coventry Health Care. Assuming your policy covers surgery, then you must meet the requirements below to qualify. It doesnât appear that Coventry Health Care has posted the requirements for obesity surgery online but they offer a clear path to approval.