Does medicaid pay for tummy tuck?

No: Non-medical cosmetic procedures are not covered

Not likely: Insurance might pay for a "panniculectomy", which is the simple excision of a large hanging apron of skin, but in 15 years of practice, I have never yet seen them approve a cosmetic tummy tuck, including muscle repair, lifting of the lower and upper abdominal flap and creation of a nice, tidy belly button.

MediCaid vs Cosmetic: NO!!! Cosmetic Surgery is NOT a covered benefit in ANY health insurance...

No.: A tummy tuck is considered a cosmetic procedure that is not covered by medicaid. If a patient has a huge pannus of hanging skin that interferes wit h hygiene, removal of this can be covered in certain cases.

No. However . . .: Different financing options are available for plastic surgery including regular credit cards (some of which have low interest rates for set periods) and plans are available through healthcare specific lending companies like Care Credit. Most plastic surgery offices have a financial coordinator to help you navigate those waters. http://www.cosmeticsurg.net/financing/