Does anyone know if United Healthcare Ins. usually covers the tummy tuck operation.

When I had my Open RNY my insurance was BCBS of TN PPO with Medicare as my secondary insurer. BC did not pay any of my surgery. As of March of 2003 we now have United Healthcare as our Primary Insurance, I have Medicare as Secondary because I am disabled due to chronic pain. I am hoping that United pays for the tummy tuck as I have had to have 3-4 more open surgeries since my WLS surgery for hernia removals and for an abdominal abcess so my abdomen is a real mess. May 20th. 2003 will be one year since my surgery and I do want to wait at least 18 -24 months for the tummy tuck. I was just hoping someone might have an answer for me. Thank you and good luck to everyone out there on their journey to the other side. Hugs and Love----Avis

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