Question:
tummy tuck

what do u have to do to get your ins. to pay for a tummy tuck or a boob job? i need both. thx, cindy    — cindyberry (posted on March 15, 2006)

March 15, 2006
Hi Cindy, You will find that most insurance companies will NOT pay for TT or any other type unless it is a medical necessity. I know that Tri-care will pay for it. You will have to sit down with your PCP and see what he will write up for u.
   — Steve Cohen

March 15, 2006
My insurance, Blue Cross, paid for my tummy tuck and arm lift. I took pictures of every little sore/rash I got and submitted almost 50 pictures taken over about 10 months. I still need to have my thighs done, but I will have to pay for that myself someday.
   — tazfan

March 15, 2006
I am not too sure how to get insurance to pay for it but I know that the place that I got my gastric bypass has surgerons that do cosmetic surgery at great prices. I was surprised to see how much cheaper it is to have it done in Europe vs here in the US... Email me if you want....
   — Katpts

March 16, 2006
We just had a plastic Surgeon speak at our support group. He said that he can usually get the ins. co to pay for a TT if the person has back pain or rashes but you must have proof. They will NEVER pay for thighs or breasts because these are just not medically necessary.
   — SteffieBear15

March 26, 2006
To Stefanie D. can your Dr. prove that your back pain comes from the large boobs?
   — Peggy1