Arkansas ACT 628: Weight Loss Surgery Is Now Covered by Private Insurance. It’s The Law.
Starting January 1, 2026, private insurance and most employer plans in Arkansas will be required to cover bariatric surgery and the care around it. If you’ve ever been told “no” by insurance before, that just changed.
A lot of us have looked into surgery in the past, gotten excited, then hit a wall when insurance wouldn’t pay. Arkansas Act 628 removes that wall for roughly 750,000+ Arkansans with private insurance.
Ready to move forward? Next step is to watch our free online seminar to get your questions answered and see exactly how the process works.
Why Bariatric Surgery?
Most of our patients tried the pills, shots, and fad diets first. Diets and drugs can work for some, until you stop them. Surgery changes how your body works, so the results last.
With Arkansas ACT 628, the most effective tool for fighting obesity is finally within reach for most Arkansans with private insurance.
Why surgery is different:
- Surgery can help you lose 50% of their body weight, while shots average 15%.
- Your weight stays off long-term (Compared to weekly shots, for life.)
- 70–80 % of patients stop or reduce diabetes, blood pressure, and sleep apnea meds after surgery
- Saves you thousands a year compared to on-going medications and injections
Why Choose
Roller Weight Loss?
For more than 18 years, we’ve focused on one thing: helping people take their lives back from obesity.
To date, our team has performed over 20,000 weight-loss procedures and changed thousands of lives along the way.
We’re proud to hold national and regional accreditations, including:
- Recognized Center of Excellence by Walmart
- AAAHC accredited
- BlueCross BlueShield Blue Distinction Center
- MBSAQIP Accredited Program
- ASMBS Center of Excellence
- Institute of Quality for Aetna
Our Accreditations
Roller Surgery Center
Arkansas’s first and only accredited Bariatric Ambulatory Surgery Center
Roller Surgery Center is the only accredited bariatric-specific outpatient surgery center in Arkansas and one of just 28 in the country. Built from the ground up for weight-loss procedures, it combines state-of-the-art technology with a calmer, more efficient setting — allowing most patients to have surgery and recover at home the same day, all while meeting the same strict safety standards as the nation’s top hospitals. Arkansas ACT 628 requires weight loss surgery benefits for hundreds of thousands of Arkansans, and patients choose Roller Weight Loss because they know they’re in experienced, accredited hands from day one.
State-of-the-Art Facility
Designed from the ground up for weight-loss procedures with state-of-the-art technology and a fully specialized staff.
Calmer, More Efficient Experience
Streamlined process with less waiting and a quieter, patient-focused environment from arrival to discharge.
Same-Day Outpatient Surgery
Most patients go home the same day with no overnight hospital stay required — while maintaining the same rigorous safety standards as major hospitals.
Register for our seminar & get started today!
FAQ
What if my insurance does not cover weight loss surgery?
Does my employer insurance cover weight loss surgery?
I live out-of-state, can I still have surgery with Roller Weight Loss?
How long can I expect to be off work?
I had a surgery elsewhere, can you revise it?
What if my insurance does not cover weight loss surgery?
We offer a range of self-payment alternatives including financing partners tailored to meet your specific needs, and our dedicated team is here to assist you in finding the most suitable solution.
Does my employer insurance cover weight loss surgery?
While each insurance policy is unique, most notable employers are now including coverage in their employee policies, including:
- Walmart
- Sam's Club
- Tyson
- JB Hunt
- Simmons Foods
- Arc Best
- University of Arkansas
- Gerber
- At&T
- Hilton
- Hyatt
- Phillips 66
- Red Bull
- Arvest
- Walgreens
- State Farm
- Lowe's
- American Airlines
- Autozone
- Home Depot
- Arkansas State Employees & Teachers
- Nestle
- Encompass Health
- DaVita Dialysis
- Medicare, Medicaid, and Tricare
- US Foods
- Brown & Root
- Northwest Health
- Dollar General
- AutoNation
I live out-of-state, can I still have surgery with Roller Weight Loss?
Absolutely, patients from across the nation choose Roller Weight Loss for our exceptional success rates and cutting-edge surgical procedures. Your patient care coordinator will guide you in coordinating your visit for surgery with Roller Weight Loss, from travel to lodging options, we’re here to make it easy.
How long can I expect to be off work?
In general, we recommend a two-week hiatus from strenuous activities and heavy lifting following the procedure. If your occupation does not require these activities, most patients typically return to work within one to two weeks.
I had a surgery elsewhere, can you revise it?
Absolutely, We do revisions on patients that have had surgery elsewhere. This is particularly true of the lap sleeve gastrectomy and the lap band. Both of the surgeries can require revisions because the weight loss is just not as good as the other procedures. Our goal is to assess your unique circumstances and recommend the most effective procedure to ensure your long-term success.