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Will UnitedHealthcare Injury and Sickness Insurance for Students Cover Breast Reduction?

asked 10 months ago by cocob23 in Durham, NC
Latest answer by Tom J. Pousti, MD
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Tags: coverage, insurance, student

I have student health coverage that is underwritten by Will UnitedHealthcare Injury and Sickness Insurance. Do anyone know if this type of insurance covers breast reduction?

Here is a link to the policy. I hope someone can help me understand it. http://www.studentccsi.com/pdf/2011_CCSI_Benefits_Schedule_and_Limitation.pdf

1 answer to Will UnitedHealthcare Injury and Sickness Insurance for Students Cover Breast Reduction?

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Insurance Coverage

Each insurance is different with what they "authorize" but when you visit a surgeon, they can take photos and document your back pain and write a letter asking for authorization to perform surgery. I suggest to my patients to bring in any documentation from other doctors, chiropractors, etc that can document what you are experiencing due to the large breasts. I always send photos and a letter to the insurance company to get authorization. I don't know about your... more
Tom J. Pousti, MD

San Diego Plastic Surgeon

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