There are a few different types of top surgery, and each type is covered by different states. Here is a breakdown of the most common types of top surgery and which states cover them:
-Type I: This type of top surgery includes removal of excess breast tissue and skin from the chest area. It is typically covered by insurance in California, Colorado, Florida, Illinois, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Texas, and Washington.
-Type II: This type of top surgery includes both removal of excess breast tissue and skin from the chest area, as well as reduction of the areola (the dark circle around the nipple). It is typically covered by insurance in California, Colorado, Florida, Illinois, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Texas, and Washington.
-Type III: This type of top surgery includes removal of all breast tissue from the chest area (a double mastectomy). It is typically covered by insurance in California*, Colorado*, Florida*, Illinois*, Massachusetts*, New Jersey*, New York*, Pennsylvania*, Texas*, and Washington*. (* denotes that coverage for this procedure may be limited to certain cases)