• bacon_pdp@lemmy.world
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    10 hours ago

    The most effective treatment is actually a breast reduction but apparently American insurance only covers making them bigger….

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      9 hours ago

      I know this is a joke but insurance traditionally won’t cover enlargements unless it can be proven it’s medically necessary. I have known 2 women that had reductions and they were covered under insurance because of back pain which is a medically necessary reason.

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        9 hours ago

        Not a joke, literally what my insurance company told me when my doctor tried to get me scheduled for a reduction.

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          My mom had a reduction paid by insurance. Your case doesn’t mean it can’t happen, just your provider chain is being difficult. Keep trying or change you’re provider if you can.