Will medicaid pay for a body lift or tummy tuck?

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Almost ten years ago I had gastric bypass surgery, I lost 199 lbs I am currently 7 months pregnant and know that after I give birth I will need at least a tummy tuck because the extra skin left from the weight loss is expanding will medicaid pay for this

Jeffrey A. Sweat, MD · Answer

My best advice to you is to contact your Medicaid provider (perhaps Medicaid directly) and ask, but my suspicion is that the answer is no. In California, the answer is always no, regardless of medical reasons; it's simply not a covered benefit.  Good luck with your pregnancy and congratulations on your weight loss!  Also, be sure that you're done having children before you have body contouring regardless of who pays so that you can best maintain your results.

Brian Coan, MD, FACS · Answer

Thank you for your question. Congratulations on your successful weight loss. In my experience, a body lift is never covered by
insurance. If deemed medically necessary, some insurance companies will cover a
panniculectomy on a case by case basis, but at no time an abdominoplasty. This is
great question to ask your insurance company regarding your plan’s coverage. I advise consulting with a board-certified plastic surgeon who has experience with body contouring procedures. Best of luck to you, Dr. Brian Coan

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