I've dealt with Gyno all through my teens and early adulthood. I thought I would learn to accept this but I can't. I can't run or lift weights because no matter what I do they won't go away. Will my insurance cover all or most of the cost of the surgery? Is there a way of getting the surgery so that I'm not too scarred and can still remove my shirt and people won't notice? I'm desperate at this point. Any help would be appreciated.
Answer: Insurance Coverage and Gynecomastia Surgery Typically, gynecomastia surgery is not always covered by many insurance or healthcare programs. If it is, it can take some time to acquire approval as criteria can be restrictive. If approved, it's possible to be reimbursed by the insurance company after the surgery. Nevertheless, most plastic surgery offices offer convenient finance plans that allow patients to pay a low monthly payment.
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Answer: Insurance Coverage and Gynecomastia Surgery Typically, gynecomastia surgery is not always covered by many insurance or healthcare programs. If it is, it can take some time to acquire approval as criteria can be restrictive. If approved, it's possible to be reimbursed by the insurance company after the surgery. Nevertheless, most plastic surgery offices offer convenient finance plans that allow patients to pay a low monthly payment.
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August 23, 2015
Answer: Insurance Coverage for Gynecomastia Thank you for your pictures. I am sorry to hear about your concerns. Unfortunately, if you do not have a specific discrete mass of your chest insurance is very unlikely to cover this. Please seek evaluation from several board certified plastic surgeons.
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August 23, 2015
Answer: Insurance Coverage for Gynecomastia Thank you for your pictures. I am sorry to hear about your concerns. Unfortunately, if you do not have a specific discrete mass of your chest insurance is very unlikely to cover this. Please seek evaluation from several board certified plastic surgeons.
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August 15, 2015
Answer: Will Blue Cross & Blue Shield cover the removal of gynecomastia? I am sorry to hear about the concerns your chest wall appearance has caused you. My best suggestion: seek in-person consultation with board certified plastic surgeons who can demonstrate significant experience achieving the types of outcomes you will be pleased with. Working together, you will come up with the best plan to achieve your goals. As you learn about options, also carefully consider the pros/cons/risks/complications associated with each option discussed.In my experience, most health insurance companies do not help with correction of gynecomastia. Best to check directly with your insurance company to see whether breast reduction surgery is a “covered” benefit with your specific policy. You may find the attached link, helpful to you as you learn more about treatment options. Best wishes.
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August 15, 2015
Answer: Will Blue Cross & Blue Shield cover the removal of gynecomastia? I am sorry to hear about the concerns your chest wall appearance has caused you. My best suggestion: seek in-person consultation with board certified plastic surgeons who can demonstrate significant experience achieving the types of outcomes you will be pleased with. Working together, you will come up with the best plan to achieve your goals. As you learn about options, also carefully consider the pros/cons/risks/complications associated with each option discussed.In my experience, most health insurance companies do not help with correction of gynecomastia. Best to check directly with your insurance company to see whether breast reduction surgery is a “covered” benefit with your specific policy. You may find the attached link, helpful to you as you learn more about treatment options. Best wishes.
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Answer: Will Blue Cross & Blue Shield cover the removal of gynecomastia? I am not aware of insurance coverage for #gynecomastia surgery. Seek a plastic surgeon with specialty training in #gynecomastia surgery, has great photos, and is an expert in male breast reduction.
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Answer: Will Blue Cross & Blue Shield cover the removal of gynecomastia? I am not aware of insurance coverage for #gynecomastia surgery. Seek a plastic surgeon with specialty training in #gynecomastia surgery, has great photos, and is an expert in male breast reduction.
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July 26, 2016
Answer: In Many Cases, Insurance Should Pay for Gyecomastia Treatment Male breast reduction surgery helps bring a male's body back to “normalform”. But most insurance companies will only cover surgeries which involverestoration of “normal function”, otherwise they consider it a cosmetic problem. One could argue that there is a definite psychological toll from having gynecomastia, but insurance companies generally will not be swayed by that argument.
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July 26, 2016
Answer: In Many Cases, Insurance Should Pay for Gyecomastia Treatment Male breast reduction surgery helps bring a male's body back to “normalform”. But most insurance companies will only cover surgeries which involverestoration of “normal function”, otherwise they consider it a cosmetic problem. One could argue that there is a definite psychological toll from having gynecomastia, but insurance companies generally will not be swayed by that argument.
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