Question:
Has anyone gotten Insuracne to pay for a breast alterations?
This is a very real concern of mine too. No matter what I have weighed over the years my D-cup has served me well and made me proud. I like to show clevage and my husband is very fond of my boobs (probably his favorite part of me) Has anyone found a clever way for insurance to cover any kind of altering of the chest? The size really is not of a concern to me but the word "sag" scares the hell out me. I would rather talk about dying under the knife then having sagging boobs. I know that sounds very weird but I guess we all have something we are "hung-up" on. — Aimee P. (posted on October 4, 2001)
October 4, 2001
Unfortunately, us "D cup" gals do indeed sag after losing a lot
of weight. I can live with mine...but, I understand your dilemna.
Women in my support group have had breast surgery paid for by their
insurers. You have show that the weight causes backaches or neckaches,
that the skin is subject to boils or other skin irritations and
infections, that there is functional impairment. One really small
frame woman in my group lost over 200lbs. and braless her breasts
actually hung to her thighs! When she appealled the denial, she sent
pictures! She was approved within a week.
— [Anonymous]
October 5, 2001
I was told by my doctor that when the time comes, apply for it as a
"breast reduction"... though they will not be reducing the actual
cup size, they will be reducing the hanging skin there. Also, if you have
rashes or back ache, make sure you go to you PCP for it and get that
documented. Most insurance companies would rather pay the money to get the
job done once then have a patient in the doctor's office every week with
more sores and back pain. If that doesn't work... hey, at least we'll be
able to shop at Victoria's Secret for a wonder bra. LOL! Good luck!!
— FireJewel
January 29, 2002
I am having a breast reduction and lift on Friday, Feb. 1st with a tummy
tuck. The insurance company paid for the breast job but not the tummy
tuck. I only had to pay partial of the tt. My boobs were a D cup full
figure and now are a C cup or small regular D cup. They are saggy with
lots of extra skin. I wasn't that concerned about my tummy but now I can
get it greatly discounted and it will look strange with my new breasts.
— Julie B.
July 8, 2005
Yes I had a breast reduction and lift done in March 2004 and insurance paid
for it. You must have a medical or orthopedic reason for surgery to be
paid for by insurance at the time of my surgery I has Horizon Blue
Cross/Blue Shield of New Jersey and they paid once I showed them proof via
letters from my orthopedic doctor stating that I was being treated for
neck/upper back pain and from my personal care physician stating that I was
being treated for recurrent skin rashes beneath my breast year round. If
you are only wanting the surgery for the purpose of looks then I must admit
that insurance will not cover the cost of the surgery. If I did not have
the letters from my orthopedic and personal care physicians my surgery
would have cost me an astounding $12,500.00. Good Luck
— Mary R.
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