Will Medicaid Cover Breast Reduction Surgery?
Medicaid May Cover Breast Reduction Surgery to the Unaffected Breast If the Other Breast Lacks or Has Lost Tissue Due to a Genetic Condition. It May Also...
Medicaid may cover breast reduction surgery to the unaffected breast if the other breast lacks or has lost tissue due to a genetic condition. It may also provide coverage if the tissue loss was caused by an accident or cancer treatment.
What qualifies you for breast reduction?
- You are physically healthy.
- You have realistic expectations.
- You don't smoke.
- You are bothered by feeling that your breasts are too large.
- You have breasts that limit your physical activity.
- You experience back, neck and shoulder pain caused by the weight of your breasts.
How do you prove medical necessity for breast reduction?
Determination of medical necessity should be based on your doctor's report of your symptoms and physical changes caused by your breast weight. Even though trials of non-surgical treatments may have little chance of success, they may be preconditions for insurance coverage of surgery.
Elena Rostova holds a Master's degree in Public Health Journalism. She covers groundbreaking medical research, holistic wellness trends, mental health awareness, and nutritional science.
