Body dysmorphic disorder - does it qualify Lipo as a medical necessity, as opposed to a cosmetic procedure?

July 24, 2016
Asked By:katled in Salt Lake City, UT

I have body dysmorphic disorder and I was wondering if having BDD would help me get insurance to cover liposuction or bariatric surgery. My thoughts about my weight significantly affects my ability to function daily, but unlike others with BDD, those thoughts go away when I'm smaller, which was only achievable on phentermine. So- would insurance cover Lipo or bariatric surgery if I can prove it would greatly benefit my mental and emotional health?

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July 29, 2016

Answer: Body dysmorphic disorder - does it qualify Lipo as a medical necessity, as opposed to a cosmetic procedure?

July 29, 2016

Answer: Body dysmorphic disorder - does it qualify Lipo as a medical necessity, as opposed to a cosmetic procedure?

July 25, 2016

Answer: Insurance

July 25, 2016

Answer: Insurance

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