Also known as weight loss surgery, bariatric surgery is a procedure that modifies the digestive system to help individuals lose weight and improve obesity-related issues. A person had to shell out Rs 3.5 lakh to Rs 6 lakh for bariatric surgery. However, according to the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India’s (Irdai) mandate, from 2019 most health insurance plans cover the cost of bariatric surgery.