Costs & Payment Options

Private Health Insurance & What's Covered

If you have private health insurance — or are planning to take it out — you’ll need to make sure your policy includes bariatric (weight loss) surgery. This usually means having Gold-level hospital cover for at least 12 months before your surgery date. Check with your health insurance provider whether you are covered for a Sleeve Gastrectomy (item number 31575) or a Gastric Bypass (31572 or 31584). 

What Does Private Health Insurance Cover?

Your health fund typically pays for most of the hospital costs including:

• Hospital stay – ICU/HDU stay if needed
• Procedure costs and fee
• Theatre time and surgical equipment – for example stapler devices, haemostatic agents, general equipment

Your health insurance may also partially cover:

• Tests and investigations done in hospital (if required)
• Some medications, like antibiotics and discharge meds
• Anaesthesia-related costs

What’s Not Covered by Health Insurance?

• Your Bariatric Management Fee (see below)
• Anaesthetic gap fee
• The assistant surgeon’s fee

The Aurora Bariatric Management Fee & What's Included

Our one-off Bariatric Management Fee covers your comprehensive pre and post-operative care for 12 months post-op, including:

• Pre-operative consent appointment
• Pre-operative planning with Bariatric GP, Surgeon and Dietitian
• All post-op consults with Aurora After Care Plan - this is a minimum of 6 appointments for 12 months post-op with your Surgeon, Nurse Practitioner, Bariatric GP and access to SleevePlus
• Administrative support and care coordination

All Patients: Your Aurora Box

Every patient receives an Aurora Box — a curated welcome pack including:

• Bariatric Nutrition Guide & Cookbook
• Protein shake/bar and vitamin samples
• Portion control container and water bottle
• Meal replacement card for dining out discreetly
• Lip balm and hand cream
• Personalised welcome letter from Dr Blackham

*Note: contents may vary depending on availability of products.

Flexible Payment Plan Options

We offer access to leading medical payment providers:

1. ZipMoney

• Interest-free for 6 months
• From $36/week
• Apply online or contact us for support at  Zip.co

2. TLC (Total Lifestyle Credit)

• Loans from $2,000–$50,000
• Covers all medical and clinic costs
• Flexible terms up to 84 months
• Aurora TLC Portal: Apply Here

Still Have Questions?

Choosing weight loss surgery is a major decision — financially and personally. We’re here to make it clear, manageable, and empowering.

Contact Us:
📞 (08) 6478 7631
✉️ info@aurorabariatrics.com.au or head to the Contact Us page to submit an inquiry.