Skin removal after weight loss FEPBCBS

[kell911 62]

I am sure this has been talked about at one time or another but, here goes....

Does anyone know if FEPBCBS covers the removal of skin after surgery? If so talk to me about the process and what is needed.

[bariatricmomof2 18]

Is that federal insurance? I have GEHA and they cover it.

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[Redmaxx 740]

Yes it is Federal Insurance (Blue Cross Blue Shield Federal Employee Plan). I have it but since I just had Bypass surgery in October I have not looked into it. From what I was told, they won't even consider that type of surgery until you are at least 2 years Post Op.

[kell911 62]

Thank you!!!!!

[Elle09 157]

I have FEPBCBS and my understanding is that they might approve you for a panniculectomy to remove the excess hanging skin on the stomache if you are having issues. My understanding is that you will need documentations of skin irritations, yeast infections, odors, etc. also if the skirt as they call it is causing issues that may be keeping you from being successful in regards to the weight loss such as not being able to exercise. I also understand they look at the measurement of the skirt and how low it is hanging and if it interferes with daily activities. I am not at that point yet but what I did was take photos right before surgery (day of surgery) with a sport bra and yoga pants from different angles, and have documented via photos throughout the process just in case. I have heard that they might approve with incidences of three to four skin irritations. As far as skin removal for like arms or thigh lift my understanding they won't cover. For the girls my understanding this is strictly considered cosmetic and the will not cover but then if you really read in between the covered benefits there are a couple of caveats that deal with significant deformities of the girls that might be able to be covered with documentation from a physician. I hope this information helps you in your research I am not a physician just another person going through the process like everyone else. There are a few more who have gone the path a may be able to chime in. Good luck.

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[kell911 62]

Great info! Thank you.. I will start the documentation process for that as well.