I can tell you from my experience, no. I think it would really depend on your insurance and your actual condition. If your doctor finds that it is medically necessary for you to have the surgery, it could be covered.
I know in my situation being 10 months out from surgery…extra skin is a problem already
Yes and no. Some insurance plans feel the removal of excess skin is purely cosmetic and don’t cover it. Some are a bit more lenient and will cover it if you are having problems such as documented and medically treated skin infections. I was lucky and found a loophole in my plan and at least was able to get an abdominoplasty done and covered. However, had I needed a lower body lift, I doubt I would have gotten that. Forget about arms and legs getting done, too. References : Had gastric bypass surgery and really worked hard to get the abdominoplasty covered.
Yes, it is usually covered if there are real health issues for the person. Keep in mind that there are multiple insurances that people use even when on a government disability. You are given a choice to pick a plan under disability, so the insurances can vary as to how difficult or easy it is to get this surgery covered. But most will do it if the health is affected such as chronic skin infections, rashes, etc. I know one person that got it done without any problem while another has to go to a doctor and use cream on a rash for 4 months before the insurance would allow it. All you can do it ask and find out what the requirements are for your insurance. References :
May 19th, 2010 at 11:17 am
I can tell you from my experience, no. I think it would really depend on your insurance and your actual condition. If your doctor finds that it is medically necessary for you to have the surgery, it could be covered.
I know in my situation being 10 months out from surgery…extra skin is a problem already
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May 19th, 2010 at 11:38 am
Yes and no. Some insurance plans feel the removal of excess skin is purely cosmetic and don’t cover it. Some are a bit more lenient and will cover it if you are having problems such as documented and medically treated skin infections. I was lucky and found a loophole in my plan and at least was able to get an abdominoplasty done and covered. However, had I needed a lower body lift, I doubt I would have gotten that. Forget about arms and legs getting done, too.
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Had gastric bypass surgery and really worked hard to get the abdominoplasty covered.
May 19th, 2010 at 12:20 pm
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May 19th, 2010 at 12:30 pm
Yes, it is usually covered if there are real health issues for the person. Keep in mind that there are multiple insurances that people use even when on a government disability. You are given a choice to pick a plan under disability, so the insurances can vary as to how difficult or easy it is to get this surgery covered. But most will do it if the health is affected such as chronic skin infections, rashes, etc. I know one person that got it done without any problem while another has to go to a doctor and use cream on a rash for 4 months before the insurance would allow it. All you can do it ask and find out what the requirements are for your insurance.
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