Does medicaid pay for tummy tucks after c-sections?

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Finny George, MD · Answer

Hi, thank you for your question. 
Cosmetic procedures like tummy tucks are not covered by commercial insurance, medicaid or medicare. If you are experiencing any functional problems from the excess fat or skin, you may want to schedule a consultation with your primary doctor or plastic surgeon to see what your options are. 
Best of luck!

Stephen T. Greenberg, MD, FACS · Answer

Thank you for your question.  Each insurance company has their protocol in regards to what they are willing to cover.  I would suggest seeing a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon and having an in person evaluation to discuss your question and concerns.  Best of luck to you.

Andrew T. Lyos, MD, FACS · Answer

Abdominoplasty or Tummy Tuck is a cosmetic procedure and is not covered by insurance. The cost of surgery depends on a lot of factors (type of surgery, number of treated areas, anesthesia fee, surgeon, facility fee, city, etc.). Please consult a board certified plastic surgeon for a consultation and pricing in your geographic area.Best,Andrew T. Lyos, MD, FACS

Thomas Trevisani, MD · Answer

A tummy tuck - is a Cosmetic procedure, and Medicaid will not pay for Cosmetic procedures...................

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear nita36,tummy tuck is a cosmetic procedure and insurance company won't cover The cost. the cost of surgery depends on a lot of factors (type of surgery, number of treated areas, anesthesia fee, surgeon, facility fee, city, etc.). In LA area, TT typically ranges from 8K-12K. It would be the best to visit or call plastic surgery offices and ask for a price.Daniel Barrett, MD

Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

Medicaid does not consider cosmetic surgery a necessity so a tummy tuck would not be covered.

Richard Rosenblum, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. Insurance companies all have different policies and guidelines. You should consult with a Plastic Surgeon as well as your insurance company to determine if it is possible for them to cover the procedure. Good Luck.

Nikesh K. Patel, MD · Answer

A tummy tuck is  not considered a medically necessary procedure, therefore, I am not aware of any insurance company that would cover the expense for a purely cosmetic purpose.

Jonathan Saunders, MD · Answer

not in Delaware............................................................................................

Aldo Guerra, MD · Answer

Thanks for your question.I am not aware of insurance companies covering tummy tuck just because you had a c-section. It is considered a cosmetic surgery. Best wishes, Dr. ALDO