Does OHIP covers tummy tuck in Ontario?

pa-cline
on 4/15/10 5:13 am - Canada

Hi there

I haven't posted before but read often. I was wondering, I was told that OHIP would cover the tummy tuck but not arms, breasts chin etc...is that true? I have a consult with a dr and was wondering what do I have to do (or dr) to get approval from OHIP??

Any help would be greatly appreciated! Thanks,
PC

Joyce J.
on 4/15/10 5:30 am, edited 4/15/10 5:30 am - Scarborough, Canada

RNY on 08/03/05

Hi there

OHIP does not cover tummy tuck. They do sometimes cover the panniculectomy(the apron of hanging skin), but in most cases only if it is large and you have issues with rashes.
Also OHIP will cover something with the breasts, not sure if it is a breast reduction . Those are the only two things they will possibly cover

Good luck with your consult, keep us posted

Joyce----Today is the first day of the rest of your life

photomom
on 4/15/10 5:34 am - Canada

RNY on 10/30/08

Yes OHIP will often cover the panniculectomy which is described above and involves no tightening of the muscles but you need to have documented rashes and i have also heard sometimes it has to hang a certain amount to qualify for coverage. Ohip does not cover abdominoplasty (tummy tuck).

OHIP does cover breast reduction if it is done for medical reasons i.e. back pain and not cosmetic.

Wendy

HW: 264 SW: 243 CW:122 GW:161

pa-cline
on 4/15/10 5:38 am - Canada

Thank you Joyce and Photomom. I was mistaken in what I said. I need to have the "apron" done...lots of skin hanging, and unpleasant odor not to mention what it does to your self esteem. Don't get me wrong - losing over 100 lbs in itself is a miracle, but now I am facing this "sagging" skin..hahahah

Thanks for your help in this!
PC

mountainmike
on 4/15/10 5:45 am - Mountain, Canada

RNY on 02/05/09

Most simply put, OHIP will cover any necessary physician and hospital services in Ontario. If it is medically necessary to remove skin such as pannus (the apron of tissue in the lower tummy), OHIP will cover it. If it's for esthetics, you're on your own!

Mike

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And next year's words await another voice.
And to make an end is to make a beginning.
T.S. Eliot

Karlalala
on 4/15/10 6:26 am - London, Canada

RNY on 08/06/09

Does burning my hanging arm flab in a candle flame when I reached across the table last week count? Or dipping it in the gravy on my plate as I reached across for the pepper shaker a few weeks ago? LOL! Dang I wish I could get OHIP to see those as medically necessary..... I am going to work on it though! I am going to document all of the crazy antics that my "hello helens" get into as they wave hello in the wind! LOL!!!!

Karla - Stayin positive and moving forward!!!

twins4meplus1
on 4/15/10 6:31 am - St Thomas, Canada

RNY on 08/22/07

Karla, I am right there with you! Also why don't they made tshirts with sleeves anymore??? I hate having my flabby batwings showing.

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mountainmike
on 4/15/10 6:53 am - Mountain, Canada

RNY on 02/05/09

I love it - and believe me, I empathize totally.

But if I was OHIP I'd tell ya to blow out the candles, and don't eat gravy lol.

OMG, the stuff we go thru here........

Mike

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And next year's words await another voice.
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pa-cline
on 4/15/10 5:50 am - Canada

Thanks Mike

So I am sure if the Dr. says it's a possibility, they would do the paperwork, or do I? I just wondered as I would like to be as prepared as I can before I go to this surgeon!

PC

twins4meplus1
on 4/15/10 6:30 am - St Thomas, Canada

RNY on 08/22/07

the dr does the paperwork

Linda

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