Insurance Coverage for Procedures After Breast Lift and Tummy Tuck?

I am quite surprised that your insurance company covered these procedures. This is very unusual. That having been said, I would consult with the surgeon who performed the previous procedures and have him/her compose a letter discussing these procedures with your insurance company. That is most likely to determine your level of coverage.

It is not often that insurance will cover what is considered "cosmetic" or "elective" procedures, however, in rare cases insurance does provide coverage after gastric bypass or massive weight loss due to medical issues caused by excess skin. You will have to check with your insurance provider to see if the rest of the procedures are covered. My guess is if it didn't cover hospital and anesthesia fees, they probably won't this time around either. It is hard to... more

The combination of a breast lift and a tummy tuck is an excellent way to recontour the breast and abdomen. Unfortunately, these procedures are considered to be cosmetic and are almost never covered by insurance policies. However, every insurance plan is different and you may benefit from evaluation with a board-certified plastic surgeon who can assess you and create a letter to submit your insurance company for preauthorization.  

You must have the best medical insurance on the American market. I have NEVER seen or heard of an insurance company knowingly pay for post massive weight loss body contouring procedures much less for touch ups for such procedures. (Maybe your Plastic surgeon could be persuaded to lecture at one of our national meetings on how he got your surgeries to be approved??) I join my colleagues in recommending that you ask your surgeon on how to get these procedures paid for since obviously he/she... more

I must say that without knowing your history this is almost unheard of unless you have a very high end policy. For several years the insurance companies were paying for these procedure after gastric bypass surgery and massive weight loss. Their policies have changed greatly and have never had a case where the insurance covered those procedures. If they don't cover the surgery you will also be totally responsible for all hospital and anesthesia fees which alone could run $7000.00 for... more