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Has anyone had plastics after they changed insurance

I am in the middle of my weight loss but know I will be working somewhere new by the time I'm ready for plastics? Has anyone gotten their band with one insurance but had their plastics done with another insurance because it changed?

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Shouldn't make a difference.....if PS is going to be covered by insurance it is for medical necessity....period. If it is medically necessary, it IS medically necessary.

Medically necessary = rashes for excessive abdominal skin; neck, back, shoulder pain and/or rashes for breast reduction/lift. Make sure you have any of these symptoms documented, even by current insurance and get those records. See your primary doc for any aches & pains caused by your breasts & have them documented as causing continuing problems. See your primary doc for ANY skin rashes caused by excessive skin, even if it can be treated with over-the-counter products. This will make it MUCH easier. Also, make sure you get any medical records showing your weight loss. If you have all these records in your possession, it won't be a hassle when requested to prove medical necessity.

Good luck!!!

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Thank you Amy! I'm very prone to cyst's and they seem to be getting worse as I loose weight and its because over lapping skin holds sweat. Sources say I'll be an excellent canidate for plastics after maintenance.

I had plastic surgery after my weight loss and insurance didn't pay for any of it. It cost me $19,600 for a lower body lift and breast lift with augmentation...good luck.

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