Organ transplants, and bariatric surgery are complex procedures and services that require highly specialized or quality care. As a result, the Medical Plan has in-network hospitals that have been designated as Centers of Excellence (or designated facility) because of the high-quality care they consistently provide for these procedures and services.

You must contact your health care company in advance of an organ transplant or bariatric surgery to receive instruction on any required precertification. This applies whether or not you choose a Center of Excellence.