Is there any insurance that will pay for tummy tuck?

Insurance for Tummy: Tummy tuck is typically considered an elective, cosmetic procedure. There are some special circumstances under which insurance may pay for removal of excessive abdominal tissue, such as severe, recurrent infections of the hanging abdominal tissue requiring IV antibiotic therapy. The typical cosmetic tummy tuck, however, is not considered a medically necessary procedure.

Usually: No medical insurance will pay for cosmetic surgical procedures. Medical insurance covers only surgical procedures that you need to have for medical reasons.

No: I have never had an insurance company authorize tummy tuck surgery. In other words, insurance companies do not consider this operation medically necessary. Sometimes, however insurance companies will cover excision of lower abdominal wall skin/apron; this operation is called a panniculectomy. Best wishes.

Not legally: There are only very rare extenuating circumstances that insurance would cover an abdominoplasty. I would be wary of any physician offering this to you- it can be considered insurance fraud.

No: insurance does not pay for what is called a tummy tuck which is a cosmetic surgery for patients who have normal weight and are fit. However panniculectomy, which is similar in the sense that it removes excess fat and skin from the lower abdomen may be covered by insurance. Panniculectomy is for patients who have a hanging belly, are mostly overweight or obese and have medical issues .

No, it does not.: A Tummy Tuck is an elective procedure and, as such, is not covered by insurance. However, a Panniculectomy, when medically warranted, is typically covered by insurance. The results are not as impressive with a panniculectomy vs a tummy tuck, but if excess abdominal 'apron' skin is causing medical issues, it will help resolve those concerns. http://www.cosmeticsurg.net/procedures/tummy-tuck/