Brachioplasty covered by insurance?

KellyJTn
on 8/1/13 3:37 am - Oak Ridge, TN

Has anyone ever had a brachioplasty (arm lift) covered by insurance? My policy that I currently hold says it will only cover a panniculectomy, but I am having them submti for full abdominoplasty. I was just curious if brachioplastys were ever covered as well if you document rashes etc, or if it's basically a waste of time? 

 ~Kelly ~   
SW 364/CW 164/GW 150             
 

         

Julie R.
on 8/1/13 6:48 am - Ludington, MI

I live in Michigan, and another DS'er told me that her insurance, BC/BS, is covering her arms.   I have MESSA BC/BS, so I'm waiting to see how this all pans out for her.

Julie R - Ludington, Michigan
Duodenal Switch 08/09/06 - Dr. Paul Kemmeter, Grand Rapids, Michigan
HW: 282 - 5'4"
SW: 268
GW: 135
CW: 125

Brooke F.
on 8/1/13 7:25 am - CA

I submitted to bc/bs for arms and was denied, but approved for full tummy tuck...

Julie R.
on 8/1/13 8:50 am - Ludington, MI

Me too, Brooke!   I had a hernia repair that needed to be done too, but I just had mine two weeks ago.   Sure wish I could have had an LBL though.....

Julie R - Ludington, Michigan
Duodenal Switch 08/09/06 - Dr. Paul Kemmeter, Grand Rapids, Michigan
HW: 282 - 5'4"
SW: 268
GW: 135
CW: 125

Brooke F.
on 8/21/13 4:32 am - CA

I still need to do my thighs and arms. They will be self pay. It's just a matter of convincing hubby....I'm literally in tears today over my arms. I'm wearing a new jacket over a sleeveless dress and its cutting off my circulation up at the top where my wings are. It's incredibly upsetting to me today, for some reason. 

kisersassy
on 8/3/13 1:42 pm - Stanaford, WV
RNY on 10/29/12
How far out from weight loss surgery did you have to wait for
Bcbs to cover the surgery? I am 9 months out and my panni is giving me problems already with itching and skin breakdown cracking and splitting sorry for TMI I have lost over 100 pounds and have about 30-40 to go
Brooke F.
on 8/21/13 4:29 am - CA

I don't know how long you have to wait. I lived with the tummy sag for 4 years before deciding to do plastics. 

Julie R.
on 8/21/13 11:24 am - Ludington, MI

BCBS requires that your weight be stable.  I want to say I think I heard 18 months.

Julie R - Ludington, Michigan
Duodenal Switch 08/09/06 - Dr. Paul Kemmeter, Grand Rapids, Michigan
HW: 282 - 5'4"
SW: 268
GW: 135
CW: 125

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