Can U Get Breast Implants by Having Medicaid or Insurance?

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Jerome Edelstein, MD · Answer

In the US, all cosmetic procedures and related complications are not generally covered by insurance, although this may differ according to your insurance provider. It's best to ask them if they do.

Lewis Albert Andres, MD · Answer

Hello! Thank you for your question! Surgical procedures for aesthetic 
purposes, to improve appearance, are not covered by insurance. 
Typically, these as well as complications resulting from such procedures
 are the responsibility of the patient. Procedures that are meant to 
correct functional issues and those which cause health-related issues 
should be covered by your insurance as a medical necessity, with proper 
examination and documentation.  Some insurance plans have exclusion 
criteria for certain procedures.  Also, it is an obligation of the 
surgeon not to attempt to authorize purely cosmetic procedures through 
insurance.   Breast augmentation is a cosmetic surgery and should not be covered.  Discuss your issues and 
complaints with a board-certified plastic surgeon to discuss these as 
well as to examine and assist you in deciding which procedure(s) will be
 the best for you. A discussion of the advantages and disadvantages will
 take place along with the risks and benefits. Certainly, pay in advance prior to your surgical procedure and options 
such as financing are available if you qualify. Hope that this helps! 
 Best wishes!

Gregory Sexton, MD · Answer

Insurance and medicaid only cover procedures deemed to be medically necessary. Breast implants are not medically necessary, unless used for reconstruction, such as after surgery for breast cancer.

Andrew Jimerson, MD · Answer

Cosmetic breast augmentation is not medically necessary and is not covered by insurance.  Reconstructive breast surgery - including the use of implants- can be covered by health insurance including medicaid.  This is most commonly seen in breast reconstruction after breast cancer.

C. Bob Basu, MD, MPH, FACS · Answer

Insurance will only cover breast implants if you have breast cancer.    Breast augmentation is deemed not medically necessary and is cosmetic surgery.

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