Question 1

What are the fertility clinic policies and practices in the United States?

Accepted Answer

U.S. clinics provide the full spectrum of ART—IVF, ICSI, donor gametes, PGD/PGT and gestational surrogacy. Oversight is via ASRM/SART, state licensure and CDC reporting; no federal age or embryo-transfer limits. All adults (married or not, any orientation) may access care, but insurance mandates are patchy, so most pay out-of-pocket (≈ US $12 000  per IVF cycle; meds push totals to US $15 000–20 000). Only a dozen states require some coverage; federal employees can claim up to US $25 000 annually.

Question 2

Which authorities regulate weight-loss clinics and treatments?

Accepted Answer

State medical boards license doctors and clinics, while the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulates weight-loss drugs and devices.

Question 3

Does health insurance cover weight-loss treatment?

Accepted Answer

Physician visits are often covered; bariatric surgery and GLP-1 drugs are reimbursed only on some employer or private plans after strict pre-approval. Medicare covers surgery but not weight-loss drugs.

Question 4

What is the typical out-of-pocket cost range for weight-loss care?

Accepted Answer

Around US $100–200 for an initial visit, US $1 000+ per month for GLP-1 drugs, and US $15 000–25 000 for self-pay bariatric surgery.

Question 5

Who is eligible for bariatric surgery?

Accepted Answer

Adults with BMI ≥ 40, or BMI ≥ 35 with serious co-morbidities (e.g. diabetes, hypertension) and documented failed dieting attempts.

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