Is the tummy tuck generally covered by insurance?
A tummy tuck is generally not covered by insurance as it is considered an elective procedure. Coverage may be available in some instances such as hernias or gastric bypass. Generally, in these cases, insurance will still only cover the part of the procedure which is not cosmetic. A letter of predetermination may be required by the insurance company prior to the surgery. Your doctor should be able to give you some guidance on these issues.
