I'm 66 years old, do you think Medicare will pay for a tummy tuck?

August 9, 2018
Asked By:pattistengel in City Of Industry, CA

I’m over weight been that way all my life. I have a bad over hang. I also have a bad back I have spinal stenosis. I feel like my overhang makes my back hurt worse. I know that the insurance company thinks it cosmetic, but if my over hang is hurting my back, do you think they would pay for it? I have lots of paper work from my doctors. I’ve had this back issue for many years.

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Answer: Do you think Medicare will pay for a tummy tuck?

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Answer: Do you think Medicare will pay for a tummy tuck?

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Answer: Medicare may pay for panniculectomy, not cosmetic tummy tuck

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August 12, 2018

Answer: TT

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