Does Bcbs Pays For Cosmetic Sx?

[btb2013 84]

I have BCBS and the policy says you must be a minimum of 18 months post op. Your weight must be stable for 6 months. You must have medical issues making the removal "necessary' date='" ie skin infections, rashes, etc. I think the BCBS paperwork says it must be not curable with regular hygiene.[/quote']

Yes Cigna too

[vachick64 32]

I already know I'm gonna have the "mothers apron" no matter how much I work out.. I am 4 weeks out an still on purée food.. I know I am going to have to have the tummy flab removed just hoping I can get my insurance to cover it..

What is mothers apron?

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[chrisviele32 1]

What is mothers apron?

Sent from my iPad using RNYTalk / surgery date March 5' date=' 2013[/quote']

It is that pouch of flabby skin under your belly ... It hides your private area..Lol.. on some people it hangs to mid thigh area...it looks like an apron so I assume that's why its called the "mothers apron"

[ECUJenn 116]

My BCBS sent me a letter prior to surgery that said, while we approved you for bariatric surgery you should know in advance that we will not cover any cosmetic surgery resulting from subsequent weight loss. It made me laugh, but I won't always have that insurance

HW 344, DOS 320, Surgery Date 2/20/13, CW 297.5 Sent from my iPad using RNYTalk

[matalo 0]

I was lucky enough that my Tummy Tuck was covered and I have BCBS of Mass. It was a long process as it had to be deemed medically necessary, but I got it done back on March 15.

[matalo 0]

I was lucky enough that my Tummy Tuck was covered and I have BCBS of Mass. It was a long process as it had to be deemed medically necessary, but I got it done back on March 15.

[deaddemmama 474]

I'm down 47 lbs and already having dashes and skin breakdown. I'm going to have them start documenting right away.

[sunshine413 343]

Oh me too. I am 8 months out, so surgery isn't even an option for another 10 months...I am creating a paper trail for these issues immediately.

[TinyMamiOf3kids 1,280]

My BCBS sent me a letter prior to surgery that said, while we approved you for bariatric surgery you should know in advance that we will not cover any cosmetic surgery resulting from subsequent weight loss. It made me laugh, but I won't always have that insurance

HW 344, DOS 320, Surgery Date 2/20/13, CW 297.5 Sent from my iPad using RNYTalk

That sucks!

[TinyMamiOf3kids 1,280]

I'm so looking forward to next year 2014

2014 is my year... I'm getting a make over from head to toe. I'm going to be a completely different woman LMBO watch out might get kid nap & lock in the closet by my still hubby

[tzbandtobypass 48]

My BCBS sent me a letter prior to surgery that said, while we approved you for bariatric surgery you should know in advance that we will not cover any cosmetic surgery resulting from subsequent weight loss. It made me laugh, but I won't always have that insurance

HW 344, DOS 320, Surgery Date 2/20/13, CW 297.5 Sent from my iPad using RNYTalk

Me too! I thought I was the only one It is right there in black and white. I may still get plastic surgery one day on my own dime...or I may wait until my hubby or me gets a different job with different health coverage!

[kracinski 4]

I haven't even had surgery yet and my husband and I are saving every spare penny for a Tummy Tuck and my arms. It is sad it's easier to get your boobs done than the mothers apron after surgery.

[lisalisalisa 54]

I had lost the weight myself and had a Tummy Tuck. Unfortunately I gained most the weight back Anyway, BCBS will pay for a tummy tuck automatically if you lose over 100 pounds. That was true for me, BCBS Western NY.

[mamafine23 101]

You need to have failed conservative methods and having pics and documentation will def help...I work for bcbs of pa and de and still will have to go the same route everyone else does , I have to wait until 18 months out before its even considered .