Am I a candidate for Medicaid to cover a breast reduction? (photos)

Your breasts seem large and in a perfect world you would qualify for a breast reduction.  The only way to know for certain is to be examined by a plastic surgeon and have a letter submitted for pre-determination.  Every state has different sets of requirements.  

Thank you for your question. You are a candidate for breast reduction and I would expect you to have a dramatic change. Though we can't guarantee resolution of your back pain, it has been my experience that almost every breast reduction patient of mine has experienced considerable relief. Because you are overweight, you have an increased risk of surgical and anesthetic complications. I would advise loosing as much weight as you can prior to surgery. I understand that this can be difficult to accomplish. I've had many patients find it easier to loose weight after surgery. I would expect that Medicaid would cover the procedure.   

Thank you for the question.
At some point you will be an excellent candidate for breast reduction surgery;  it will be in your best interest to reach a long-term stable weight prior to proceeding with the surgery. This recommendation is based on safety of the procedure as well as predictability/long-term outcome of the surgery. "Insurance" coverage likelihood will also be improved.
Best wishes.

Your BMI is 46. The government says this is in the obese range. This increases your risk of complications from surgery.I like to see BMI below 30, which means you have to lose about one third of your weight. About 90 pounds. This will be safer and make your breasts smaller. The amount of breast which would be removed would be less and make for a better overall result.As far as Medicaid is concerned, you might have difficulty finding a plastic surgeon who accepts Medicaid. And Medicaid might not cover your reduction at all. Try a University teaching hospital to get some guidance about weight reduction and surgical options.This is a process and you've only just started on it. Good luck.