The following post from our forum is from a woman who has scoliosis and excess skin (saddle bag) from 3 pregnancies which gives her back pain. She is wondering if insurance will pay for her tummy tuck. Date: 01/02/2011 Submitted by: DianaGetting Insurance To Pay For A Tummy Tuck Has anyone ever had any luck with getting insurance to pay for a tummy tuck as the sagging of the skin/weight of 3 pregnancies combined with scoliosis gives me daily back [...]
Dave HAD GASTRIC BYPASS about 2 1/2 years ago. Have a bit extra skin and fat to be removed. It has given me hernias and neuropathy. Is this procedure covered by my insurance? Also the weight gain was due to being laid up post workers comp injuries. Now having muscle problems. Tummy Tuck >Response - Dave, The hernia portion of your surgery may be covered, but that's a question only your insurance company and your surgeon can answer. Good luck, [...]
Tummy Tuck Insurance Does insurance cover tummy tucks?Not usually. A portion of the cost may be covered if there is a valid medical reason, but I understand that it is a rare occurrence. Ask your doctor if he can provide the "required medical reasons" then check with your insurance company. Consider your deductible amount and the possibility of a future rate increase (because of the operation) with your insurance company when you analyze your costs. Generally insurance companies do not [...]