Question:
What Federal insurers are plastic surgery friendly?

I am a federal employee and we will be having open enrollment for insurance coming up. I am wondering which insurers cover plastic surgery as I will want to have a tt and breast lift next year.    — akrecord (posted on September 27, 2003)

September 27, 2003
if possible, independent health virtually always covers reconstructive surgery after a bypass. I am also a federal employee-preop, how receptive to the surgery was your dept?
   — mary ann B.

September 27, 2003
I can attest to that as well. Independent health covers all necessary reconstructive surgery after gastric bypass. people in my support group are getting EVERYTHING covered. breasts,tummy,arms,butts and thighs. It is unbelievable. they are just getting approved with no fights.
   — nicole79

September 27, 2003
Never heard of this one. Is this a FEDERAL GOVERNMENT plan for employees of the federal government? Could you provide the full name of the plan. I'm guessing it might be a regional plan, i.e. only available in certain states/locations. It's not shown on the OPM.gov page with my zip code listed.
   — jutymo

September 27, 2003
Kept looking and Independent Health is only available in NY State. Guess moving there for plastics might not be an option for me at this point...
   — jutymo

September 28, 2003
I have Bc/Bs PPO Fed as well as a friend of mine. She had a breast lift not to long ago. I am hoping when my time comes for a TT that I will not have any problems either.
   — TheresaC