Covering Lipedema
The Blog of Lipedema Coverage Connection
Why the Internet Is One of the Riskiest Places to Research Lipedema — and Where to Turn Instead
If you've been diagnosed with lipedema—or even suspect you might have it—your first instinct is completely understandable. You go to the internet. You start Googling symptoms, scrolling social media, joining Facebook groups, watching TikToks, and reading blogs late...
Our New Low Price: Join LCC for Only $599
Lipedema surgery typically costs $75,000 or more out of pocket. Getting it covered by insurance shouldn't cost a fortune too. That's why we're lowering the LCC membership fee to $599 — the lowest we've ever offered. Our mission has always been to make safe, effective,...
The Danger of Anonymous Posts
Facebook groups can be lifelines for women with lipedema. They offer connection, shared experiences, and hope. But there’s a growing problem many women don’t recognize: Anonymous posts and comments are shaping medical and financial decisions — without accountability....
Getting Insurance to Cover Lipedema Surgery with an Out-of-Network Surgeon
Many people with lipedema choose to have surgery with an out-of-network surgeon—and often for very good reasons. That surgeon may be more experienced with lipedema, have safer techniques, be closer to home, or have better availability. But choosing an out-of-network...
Why Waiting Costs You
The Strategic Case for Starting Your Lipedema Surgery Coverage Journey Now If you are living with Stage 2 or Stage 3 lipedema, you already know that time is rarely on your side. The disease is progressive. The pain, the heaviness, and the mobility challenges don't...
The False Hope of ERISA
Understanding the Law So You Can Win the Coverage You Deserve — Without Being Misled What Is ERISA, Really? ERISA — the Employee Retirement Income Security Act — is the federal law that governs most employer-sponsored benefit plans, including health insurance. It was...
Does Traveling for Lipedema Surgery Make Sense?
Traveling for lipedema surgery seems to be all the rage on social media. Women are flying across the country and even to Europe for their surgeries. But does it make sense, and is it safe? Local Options Are Now Available Not long ago, women with lipedema often had to...
Why Most Plastic Surgeons Don’t Treat Lipedema
Many women struggle to find plastic surgeons who understand and accept insurance for lipedema surgery. Learn why this happens, why paying cash is risky, and how the Lipedema Coverage Connection helps patients get safe, effective, and covered care. The Training Gap...
Why a Plastic Surgeon is the Safest Choice for Lipedema Surgery
Plastic Surgeons Have the Right Training Plastic surgery is one of the most competitive medical specialties. During residency, plastic surgeons train in cosmetic and reconstructive surgery, which includes liposuction, skin removal, abdominoplasty (tummy tucks), cancer...