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Getting Blue Cross Blue Shield of LA to cover a breast reduction.

leighhaas21
So I have BCBS of LA and understand that a breast reduction is considered an "exclusion" from all policies. I don't quite understand this since it is just as much a medical necessity as a lot of things covered. I had the gastric sleeve a few years ago (also not covered by BCBS) and have lost a little over 80lbs. Even before then, my breasts bothered me. I'm in a 36F, I have the indentions in my shoulders, hump on my back & problems. Is there anything that can be done to get coverage?

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