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Breast Reduction Insurance Coverage for Patients Below 18?

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I am 17 years old and I weigh 130 pounds. I am 5'3" and have a 38 F/G bust. I want to get a breast reduction but my insurance say "patients are generally female and at least the age of 18". Because I am a year below this, will it effect the approval of this surgery? I have chronic neck and back pain and have quite a difficult time doing everything because of my breasts. I really want the surgery done now, so do you think my insurance would cover it? What should I do to get covered, what doctors should I see? My health insurance is Boston Health Net Plan. Thanks!

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