How do I get breast implants with Medicaid? I have fibrocystic breast disease.

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I have fibrocystic breast disease can you get it to where Medicaid covers breast implants

Jonathan Saunders, MD · Answer

you don't. Medicaid and other insurers only cover medically necessary or functional operations. breast implants do not fall into those categories

Tom J. Pousti, MD · Answer

Elective breast surgery will not be covered through Medicaid or any other type of “insurance”. Personally, I think that the best way to go is to slowly save up for the desired procedure. In my opinion, best to be financially,  psycho socially, and physically stable prior to proceeding with elective surgery.  Patients undergoing elective surgery should understand that additional expenses may  become necessary, in the short or long-term.  Best wishes.

Vincent N. Zubowicz, MD · Answer

Elective cosmetic surgery is not covered by Medicaid. Breast augmentation is something you will have to save it for and pay out-of-pocket.

Carmen Kavali, MD · Answer

Medicaid is meant for medically necessary services.  Fibrocystic breasts do not mean you "need" breast implants.  They are medically necessary only for breast reconstruction after breast cancer.  Otherwise, breast implants are 100% cosmetic, elective, and not medically necessary.  Medicaid does not and should not cover such a procedure.

Darryl J. Blinski, MD · Answer

Cosmetic Surgery IS NOT a covered benefit in ANY health insurance. Sorry but nice to have you use RealSelf...

How do I get breast implants with Medicaid? I have fibrocystic breast disease.

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Answer: Unless you have had breast cancer, Medicaid does not cover breast implants

Answer: Unless you have had breast cancer, Medicaid does not cover breast implants

Answer: How do I get breast implants with Medicaid? I have fibrocystic breast disease

Answer: How do I get breast implants with Medicaid? I have fibrocystic breast disease

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How do I get breast implants with Medicaid? I have fibrocystic breast disease.

Answers (9)

Answer: Unless you have had breast cancer, Medicaid does not cover breast implants

Answer: Unless you have had breast cancer, Medicaid does not cover breast implants

Answer: How do I get breast implants with Medicaid? I have fibrocystic breast disease

Answer: How do I get breast implants with Medicaid? I have fibrocystic breast disease

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