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i currently have NALC /cigna federal and i dont believe they cover it i know im early only 8days post opp but i would like 2 know what federal insurance would cover and the process so i can switch for when it is time ... thanks i say federal because i work for the government want 2 know my options... I would love to have skin removal and Breast aug after please any info you can give on your experience in getting your insurance to pay and the process would be wonderful and who you suggest i select as a federal option to get what I want done when it is time.

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One thing to remember, some insurances change their plans from time to time. For example, I have tricare and they don't cover the gastric sleeve, but with it being the new year I need to check and see if that has changed. I know tricare will cover skin removal if deemed medically necessary (causing rashes, UTI... etc). They won't cover an augmentation, or the full Tummy Tuck (muscle tightening) or body lift. You should look at their website and see if you could find anything or maybe give them a call. It wouldn't hurt to get more information for now and when the time comes check to see if anything has changed.

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thanks yes the 2015 book hasnt came out yet ill keep that in mind

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