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I have Medicaid and suffer from scoliosis. Would I qualify for breast reduction?

sweetheart27kOct 30, 2014
I have Medicaid and I was diagnosed with multiple scoliosis and going to physical therapy I have large breasts nonstopneck and back pain what is the chances for me getting approval through Medicaid

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Dr. Tom J. Pousti, MD
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