For many people in Ireland, the idea of weight loss surgery can feel out of reach. Some worry about the costs involved, while others believe they need to travel abroad to find affordable options. But what many employees don’t realise is that their corporate health insurance may already cover bariatric surgery here in Ireland.
At Blackrock WeightCare, we want to shine a light on this often-overlooked benefit — one that could completely change the way you approach your weight loss journey.
Why Corporate Health Cover Matters
Corporate health insurance is more than just a safety net for unexpected medical bills. In recent years, Ireland’s major insurers — VHI, Laya Healthcare, and Irish Life — have expanded their cover to include bariatric surgery for those who meet the clinical criteria.
That means if you are an employee working in Ireland and are insured through your company’s health plan, you may already be eligible for weight loss surgery.
The Hidden Perk Employees Overlook
Many employees are unaware that their policy includes this cover. As a result, they often look abroad or to their home country, believing it to be the only affordable option. But having surgery outside Ireland can mean:
- Limited or no structured aftercare once you return to Ireland
- Greater risks around continuity of care
- Extra travel, stress, and hidden expenses
By using your corporate cover in Ireland, you can access safe, world-class surgery along with the reassurance of a full aftercare programme, all without leaving the country, and your work for long.
What Bariatric Surgery Can Offer
Weight loss surgery is not a quick fix, but it can be a life-changing tool for long-term health. For patients who have struggled with obesity, it offers:
- Sustainable weight loss
- Reduced risk of obesity-related conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, and sleep apnoea
- Improved mobility and quality of life
- Renewed energy and confidence
And when this pathway is supported by your corporate health cover, the barriers to accessing surgery are greatly reduced.
What’s Included in Your Cover?
While each insurance provider has its own criteria, cover typically includes:
- A certain percentage of consultation fees with a bariatric surgeon, dietitian, pshychologist, endocrinologists and physiotherapist
- Preoperative tests such as bloods, ultrasound, or endoscopy
- The surgery itself — gastric bypass, sleeve gastrectomy, or SADI-S, depending on health conditions
At Blackrock WeightCare, we also provide two years of dedicated aftercare, ensuring you are supported every step of the way.
How to Check Your Eligibility
If you have corporate health insurance, the first step is simple: check your policy. Our team can help guide you through the process. We check with verification team at Hospitals and then, work directly with insurers to secure pre-approval, so you can focus on your journey rather than the paperwork.
Why Choose Blackrock WeightCare?
- Expertise – led by Mr. William Robb Ireland’s leading and most experienced robotic bariatric surgeon. Mr. William Robb is now the highest volume robotic bariatric surgeon in Europe.
- Comprehensive aftercare – two years of structured support from a full multidisciplinary team.
- Patient-centred care – personalised plans to suit your health, lifestyle, and goals.
- Convenience – surgery and aftercare carried out in Ireland, so you don’t have to a long break from work to travel.
Take the First Step
Your corporate health insurance could be the key to transforming your health and your future. Discover what support is already available to you here in Ireland for weight loss surgery. Check your cover.
At Blackrock WeightCare, we are here to guide you with transparency, care, and expertise.
Your Health. We Care.
