Will BCBS (Federal) cover my breast reduction?

Thank you for your question.  Generally speaking if a woman has large breasts that
are affecting her quality of life it is enough to open the door for discussion.
What you describe is certainly concerning and I would welcome a patient
with your description for a face to face consultation. During this visit
the physician should obtain a comprehensive history and perform a physical
exam. After completing this it should be clear what can be achieved with
surgery or if there are any non-surgical options. In my practice age is a
concern but by no means should it prevent the discussion. If you are a
candidate for surgery then when the patient is ready we move forward.
Many insurances cover this but depending upon the carrier there are
discrepancies about the amounts needed to be removed to qualify (something your
surgeon will have to estimate).  Always seek a Board Certified
Plastic Surgeon who has experience with breast reduction. See plenty of
before and afters and do your homework. Good luck.

Breast reduction may or may not be covered depending on your insurance carrier and your breast size. Please check your insurance policy to see whether breast reduction is a covered procedure. Often times, insurance company will dictate how much breast tissue to be removed. Please visit an experiences, board-certified plastic surgeon to learn about the procedure, its cons and pros, benefits, and alternatives. Please contact your insurance carrier to learn about inclusion and exclusion criteria. Best wishes.