AB 1401 - Extension of the Minimum COBRA Coverage Period. Under this California Law, employer-sponsored medical plans must allow an extension to COBRA coverage for an enrollee who has exhausted their initial 18 month continuation coverage period for up to 36 months from the date that coverage began.
Tummy tuck patients must have a body mass index (BMI) of 28 or below. A BMI over 28 puts patients at a higher risk for complications as well as results that may be less than patients expect.
What to expect after a Tummy Tuck. After a tummy tuck, your abdomen will be swollen for a few days and some pain is likely. Dr. Hess will prescribe a pain medication to alleviate any pain or discomfort. Surface stitches and deeper stitches are usually dissolvable and do not need to be removed.