Dear Retiree I would love to tell you that implant replacement is a covered expense but unfortunately it is not in most cases. In some cases Medicare may pay for an old ruptured implant, but would never pay for replacement or lift unless you had a mastectomy reconstruction following breast cancer... more
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Insurance coverage and cost for breast implant replacement?
Would it be feasible to have new implants? What would be a ballpark cost figure to do this? And would Medicare and my supplemental insurance (which is very good) be likely to approve the cost?
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A: Not likely
Insurance companies consider breast enhancement surgery an elective cosmetic procedure. Therefore, subsequent procedures like implant exchange procedures are also considered elective. Insurance companies will not pay for these operations. There is one exception, and that is that some insurance companies... more
A: Insurance does not cover breast implants
Insurance will not cover implant removal and replacement for sure. Some insurance might cover implant related complications e.g. rupture, capsulectomy, etc.. If you had purchased the extra warranty related to your implant from the manufacturer, they will assign a certain amount of money towards your surgery.... more
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