Question:
BREAST AUGMENTATION?

I have heard that some ins. have covered post op breast augmentation. has anyone had this done? CURIOUS and what were the specific reasons if approved Thank you~Tiffany    — tiffany E. (posted on February 7, 2006)

February 7, 2006
As far as I know the only reason an ins co will pay for a breast augmentation is after a mastectomy for breast cancer. they may pay for a reduction due to back pain/rashes/etc but they will not pay to make your breasts larger that is purely cosmetic. Good luck!
   — SteffieBear15

February 7, 2006
I have not heard of many insurance companies paying for augmentation generally. But if there is qualifying amount of brest tissue that needs to be removed- that may get covered. BCBS stipulates a % of tissue removal that would qualify for brest reduction. However- a breast lift- is less likley to get covered becuase only skin is removed not actual breast tissue. I am looking at this process myself. I will let you know if I uncover any loop-holes.
   — ppaige

February 8, 2006
If it is medically necessary, insurance will pay. My girlfriend recently had it done as she was having back problems and headaches.
   — classite

February 8, 2006
It's possible that insurance may pay for a lift or reduction, but I've never heard of them paying for augmentation.
   — RebeccaP

February 8, 2006
I had reduction & lift approved by BCBS Federal. There's a minimum amt of tissue that is required to be removed. But I didn't care how small I ended up, as long as insurance covered it, and my breasts weren't in my pants anymore =D "High & tight" is what I call them now. But I've never heard of augmentation being covered.
   — cddgo

February 8, 2006
If you are in the military, you can get an augmentation for the cost of the implants only. I'd rather take out a loan or work a second job myself tho.
   — **willow**

February 9, 2006
I had a reduction done a year ago after my surgery and my insurance paid for it. I also had back problems, losing 105lbs but remaining a "DD" caused a lot of back pain. If you get a good enough doctor they usually will be honest and upfront with you and tell you whether they think it can paid for or not thtough the insurance. Hope this helps.
   — melissac