Will medicaid pay for a breast reduction!?

My breast have been causing me problems ever since elemantry school. I have a really bad back and my chest isnt helping my back. My back is just getting worse... will medicaid pay for a breast reduction?

Breast reduction surgery is very safe nowadays. My cousin got her breast reduction, tummy tuck and facelift surgery in India by the company called Forerunners Healthcare .The Price for the surgery she paid in India was very less. She paid 30% of the cost she was quoted in America.

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Hope this helps.

No , thats a cosmetic surgery . They wont pay.

Im pretty sure it will- i think it honestly all depends on your plan. Look it up & read & find out. I hope it goes well.

They should, it's a beneficial surgery for your health, but I doubt they will.

It might, and only for the reasons that you have stated. Your doctor might have to really work to get it approved. Make certain that you've seen an orthopedic surgeon and that that doctor's report s included.

Most insurance companies base things off of medical necessity. Medicaid although a government funded entity does the same as most other standard insurance companies. If you have no health problems that are making you seek out a breast reduction there is little if no chance they will help pay for it. If you have health issues or concerns that are worsened due to your condition it is possible they could pay for some of the cost. Ideally, I would contact your medicaid officer (there are government officials that answer these questions for the medicaid population) and see what options you have and what required paperwork is needed to be completed for Medicaid to make its decisions.

it will if your breast are causing back problems and you have doctors proof that it well help

If you say that you are having back problems from the breast size, they will pay. I have a friend who had it done years ago. Also, they pay for gastric bypass too.

I have a friend going through the same thing, and she is currently on medicaid due to recent surgery, and getting let go from work-

Her back surgeon, her family doctor, and her family chiropractor all ruled in her best interest to have the reduction done so that it won't aid in her back problems,,,,
They will be removing 10 lbs from each breast!!!!!!!!

Just make sure you get references,
and pick a GOOD doctor-
you don't want just any 'hack job' cutting you up like that,
make sure they have YOUR best interest at heart,
not how fat their wallet may get......
Best of luck to you!
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They will if you state it is for medical reasons (back pain).

Make sure you get at least three consultations from those in your health plan before choosing, get a look at their pre and post op pictures and ask questions.

This site helped me out a lot for my breast reduction:
http://www.breasthealthonline.com

I hope to god my hard earned tax dollars go to better use then reducing your boobs. I would rather pay for more bullets and rockets to kill terrorists. Honestly I can think of many more important uses for medicaid money ; care for mentally retarded children, care for old people not having insurance, and such things. I would hate to think my money is being used on your boob.

Hi there I had my breast reduction a few days ago and yes your surgery may be covered. I do not have any form of health insurance but I will get money back from Medicare and from tax. I paid $10,500 (AU) all up for my surgery and I will get back $900- $1200(AU) from Medicare and then after the end ofthe financial year I will get back $2000 - $2500 (AU) from the Health Tax- although this is only if you have paid enough tax over the last year.

Have a look into whether it will be paid, it can depend on how much breast tissue they will be removing, and the amount of back, neck and shoulder pain that you currenlty have. Hopefully if it doesn't cover you then you will at least get a few thousand back like I am.

Good luck with your surgery