Insurance paying for tummy tuck?

[dramastarr 9]

I have an issue with my tummy and I wonder if the insurance would cover it. I have a lot of skin and it causes skin issues, I am not sure if anybody else my go through this, but since it is an issue, I was wondering if anyone got their insurance to help pay for a Tummy Tuck? I mean they should because it is a medical condition rihgt? If someone has been sucessful in this please let me know what you did to get it done?

[Blondie638 98]

I asked that same question befoee and everyone seems to say no :/

[Sharpie 3,306]

I doubt it.. unless your surgeon can prove it's causing a chronic rash or some other health

problem. it's considered cosmetic surgery so they won't pay... some say you can't even consider that until you are at least a year or two after lap band. I saw a post some time ago about using Spanx to help with the tummy skin...good luck

[dramastarr 9]

Thanks guys, me and Spanx are having a serious love afair. I just wish I was rich enough to get a Tummy Tuck.< /p>

[melidawn 15]

I have Aetna and they do cover it after a minimum of 1 year of surgery.

[rockdutchess82 2]

I have Aetna and they do cover it after a minimum of 1 year of surgery.

What reasoning did they give? I have Aetna and if needed would like data as a leg to stand on....let me know"

[JerseyShoreDisneyDiva 113]

I have a friend who had a Tummy Tuck and insurance paid all but $200. It was medically necessary because she was getting sores in the folds of her skin.

[npohuski 11]

Complain to your doctor enough that you have a foul smelling odor and it affects the way you walk and excersize and I promise you insurance will

Cover ... It's a health hazard not too. You just hve to have enough and proper

Documentation from your doctor.

[rebeccarawks 21]

My insurance will pay of its been over a year since weight loss surgery and a 100 pound loss or more is documented.