Question:
HAVE ANYONE EVER HAD A PROBLEM GETTING ABDOMINAPLAST & BREAST REDUCTIONS ON MEDICARE

I HAVE MEDICARE AS MY PRIMARY AND MEDICADE AS MY SECINDARY AND I STAY IN TEXAS BUT I AM TRYING TO SEE IF ANYONE HAVE HAD PROBLEMS GETTING BREAST REDUCTIONS AND ABDOMINOPLASTY USING THESE INSURANCES. I HAD NO PROBLEM WHEN I HAD GASTRIC BUT I AM WONDERING IF I WILL HAVE A PROBLEM WITH THESE SURGERIES. I HAD RNY OON SEPT 8 OF 2003 AND I WAS 485 I AM NOT 365 AND I KNOW I HAVE MORE TO LOSE BUT I AM JUST LOOKING INTO IT BUT MY ABDOMIN IS HANGING A LOT AND VERY LOSE AND MY BREAST I WAS A 52G AND I CAN WEAR 52 DDD NOW. THANKS TO ANYONE THAT ANSWERES.    — SHAKEITHA M. (posted on July 10, 2004)

July 10, 2004
I have not had to use them for myself. My late husband had medicare and his panciulectomy (tt) was covered - but that was a few years back. You can go to the medicare web site and they have the polcies on what is covered.
   — star .

July 10, 2004
The plastic surgeons I've contacted won't even discuss a panni once I've mentioned Medicare but they will take me on for a breast reduction. I guess they've had bad luck with Medicare --? I don't know. Anyhow, good luck to you. Nina in Maine
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July 10, 2004
I am so glad you asked this question. I have been trying to find out about Medicare coverage myself. Medicare is primary for me too, then Guardian PHCS. I had my RNY on 1/7/04 and started at 312, down from 350+, now 218. I also have a lot of excess skin and since I am 50 yrs old, it isn't very elastic anymore after being stretched to the max for 30 yrs. Please let me know anything you find out about medicare coverage and I will do the same for you. Blessings,Carolyn
   — Carolyn B.

July 11, 2004
Medicare covered my tummy tuck and breast lift. I also have medi-cal as my secondary insurance. My plastic surgeon didnt have one problem with having it covered. I wish all of you the best of luck in having your insurance cover you.
   — Holly B.

July 12, 2004
I would like to thank everyone who posted to my question. I have found a Dr in my city who does take it and actually the office seems to know what they r talking about but I will know more on the 26th because I go in then.
   — SHAKEITHA M.