Do Medicaid in NYC cover breast reduction or lift and tummy tuck after gastric bypass?

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I had gastric bypass 5 years ago and have a lot of access skin but I always had a problem with my Breast they are very heavy and hurt my back I'm a 38 DD and now I walk with a slouch and can't stand str8 because they weigh my chest now my tummy I have acess hanging skin and a lot of ingrown hairs what should I do

Vincent N. Zubowicz, MD · Answer

If there is a functional problem, such as chronic skin changes due to excess skin, there is the possibility of Medicaid coverage. Most the time however it will not.

Clark Schierle, MD, PhD, FACS · Answer

Medicaid will cover breast reduction and panniculectomy (removing skin from your tummy area) if you meet certain criteria. The breasts need to be a certain size, the abdominal skin typically needs to hang below your genitals, and you need to have symptoms associated.

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