Just called a PS' office!

Well, I sucked in my breath and called a plastic surgeon's office, this was one that my PCP had recommended to me back before my WLS for a breast reduction, they do a complimentary consulation, waiting for a call back from his scheduling secretary, she/he was on the phone. I am dreading showing my body, but my question is has anyone had any type of insurance cover a LBL and a BL after WLS? 

My insurance is covering my LBL I have Blue Cross/Blue Shield of TX.

I have that insurance- did you have to do anything special to get it covered?

oh cool! I have blue cross/blue shield of maryland....maybe, just maybe they will cover my stuff too! thank you!!

Lets cross our fingers and toes.   Most insurances do not cover cosmetic surgery.  You will have to have well documented medical necesssity.  

I am BCBS Anthiem and I am self pay.   They paid in part for my hernia repair.  Nothing on the extended TT.  

Did they cover your WLS? I was told that it's basicly an automatic thing now if they cover your WLS they'll cover your TT. I just had to let my Dr take pics and send in a letter of medical necessity along with the pics...I also had to have documentation about rashes or any skin issues (which wasn't hard)...all in all it was easy

they did cover my WLS! oh cool, that would save me a whole lot of money if they cover it, and I do have a lot of skin issues, and I know my PCP would write a letter, thank you for giving me some hope! made my day! 

 glad to help! let me know if you need any other info and keep me posted!!

My BC/BS covered the panniculectomy portion of my surgery and didn't ask for rash documentation or anything. It was approved on photos and amount of weight loss.

Good luck!!

Martha

oh thank you!! I am feeling better about this, I thought they would not approve anything! at least now I have a ray of hope that they will....thank you martha!