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Will Medicaid Cover a Breast Reduction in Illinois?

asked 1 year ago by itsme21 in Chicago, IL
Latest answer by Tom J. Pousti, MD
Question viewed 334 times
Tags: age 18-24, back pain, costs, medicaid

I am 21 years old I have always had big breasts but after having my son in 2008 they went from a E cup to a 48 L and continues to go up, I have tried to lose weight and my breasts always stay the same, I also have chest and back pains. Will they cover it based on everything I am posting here.

5 answers to Will Medicaid Cover a Breast Reduction in Illinois?

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Breast Reduction?

Thank you for the question. It sounds like you are dealing with breast hypertrophy along with the physical and psychosocial consequences of this diagnosis. In other words, the breasts are too large for the frame causing both physical and psychological distress. 
I would suggest you do your homework and understand the potential risk and complications associated with breast reduction surgery, including abnormal scarring. You also understand that further surgery may... more
Tom J. Pousti, MD

San Diego Plastic Surgeon
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Breast Reduction and Insurance Coverage

Dear itsme21, Yikes! I think anyone would agree that that's pretty large! Insurance coverage for breast reduction varies widely from plan to plan but, in general, the larger you are (relative to your overall body size, or body mass index) the more likely they are to be willing to cover it (ie, pay for it). That's the good news. The bad news is that you now have to find a surgeon who would be willing to accept the insurance payment as an adequate payment... more
Alan Engler, MD

New York Plastic Surgeon
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Medicaid in Illinois and breast reduction

Illinois Medicaid does not pre-approve breast reduction and may not pay after surgery. So many patients in this situation discuss a self pay option for this procedure.
Karol A. Gutowski, MD

Chicago Plastic Surgeon
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Breast reduction coverage

Every insurance company is a bit different with regards to coverage for a breast reduction. You should contact your insurance company to find out their criteria.
Steven Wallach, MD

Manhattan Plastic Surgeon
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Medicaid coverage of breast reduction

IT sounds as if you are a good candidate. The next problem is finding a physician willing to accept these rates as payment in full. You may want to contact one of the university programs for this.
Otto Joseph Placik, MD

Chicago Plastic Surgeon

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