Does medicaid pay for breast reduction and lifts?

Question

I have always been big in the chest. No matter my size and I'm so tired of the back pains and chest pain from the weight. I am a 44DDD I cry all the time because I just can't deal with having a big chest anymore. I am disabled and un able to work for personal reasons and I get medicare. Will medicare cover the surgery to reduce and lift my chest so I won't have to deal with the pain anymore or am I stuck suffering? I'm 36 years old and I can't deal with this for years to come. please help

Lee E. Corbett, MD · Answer

Medicaid might cover this surgery. You will have to meet with a plastic surgeon who accepts your insurance and he/she will then submit your request and supporting documentation to your insurer. Your insurance will then ultimately decide if they are going to approve your surgery or not. I suspect that if you go to your insurance website they will have guidelines for what you need to do to get your surgery approved.

Ronald V. DeMars, MD (Retired) · Answer

It is possible you can get coverage for your breast reduction. You need to contact a surgeon who accepts medicaid and have a consultation.

Does medicaid pay for breast reduction and lifts?

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