Many insurance companies will cover an abortion procedure. Every policy is different. To determine whether your policy covers abortion, call your insurance company and ask them if they pay for an outpatient, elective abortion.

Since DBS for dystonia is not a standard therapy, insurers may deny coverage at their own discretion. While we have had several insurers initially deny coverage, we have found that all eventually agreed to cover after appealing the decision and supplying medical literature that evaluated the procedure. Insurance approval or denial will be determined prior to the procedure. In our experience, eventual approval is likely but not guaranteed. See similar questions...

Many health plans cover this surgery if the person meets all requirements. For example, you must be able to document that you have seriously tried to lose weight multiple times through more conventional methods without lasting results. If you have an HMO or POS insurance plan, your insurance company will require a six month trial of medically supervised weight loss attempts before you can begin the screening for bariatric surgery or make an appointment with a surgeon. See similar questions...

Premiums for health insurance have increased across-the-board in recent years as health insurers have experienced increased claim costs. These increases are due in part to increased medical costs, people utilizing more services, and advances in medical technology. As claim costs increase, premiums must also be increased to ensure there are sufficient funds for future claims. See similar questions...

We do not accept or bill any insurance company for any of our products, nor do we process any insurance forms. You should check with your insurance company and/or physician to determine whether any of these products are reimbursable, and if so, what procedure you need to follow to obtain this reimbursement. See similar questions...

Neuro-Optometric therapies are routinely paid for by most health insurances. Auto and Workman's Compensation Insurances normally pay for these therapies although many states require pre-certification. Auto Insurance Companies may approve training and then tell you it is not a guarantee of payment, "go figure". See similar questions...

Yes, according to the Woman's Health and Cancer Rights Act of 1998 Insurance Companies do reimburse for treatments of complications resulting from breast cancer surgery. Lymphedema therapy is billed using standard treatment codes (CPT codes), just like other rehabilitation services. Certification courses cover the CPT codes currently used, combination of these codes, as well as bundling issues. See similar questions...

Some insurance companies will pay for all or part of upper eyelid surgery if there is visual impairment (called "visual restriction") due to excessive skin of the upper eyelids. The ophthalmologist will perform a test for visual field restriction, and if there is impairment in this area, he will dictate a letter of necessity for your insurance company. See similar questions...

Depending on the individual's insurance coverage, many private insurance companies do cover air ambulance transfers. It is best to check with the insured policy for pre approval of the air ambulance transfer. Medicare will not pay unless it is certain that it is that the transport is a medical necessity. We are able to submit a claim on behalf of the patient once an Advance Beneficiary Notice is signed and sent to us. See similar questions...

A: In case of a car accident, most of the insurance companies usually pay full price for ArthriFon® with your doctors' prescription. When is prescribed, the Insurance companies pay directly to us, and we will ship an ArthriFon® to your address, provided by insurance company. Please remind insurance company to show your home address on the check sending to us. Under Medicare ArthriFon® listed under HCPCS level II code A92709 and may be paid if prescribe by your health care provider. See similar questions...

Yes, some will reimburse you for the cost of earning your LTCP designation. Most do so after you complete the class and pass your exams. You should inquire with your company's Training Department to find out specific rules that apply. AALTCI does not maintain a listing of reimbursement policies. See similar questions...

Premiums are based on many factors. These include your age, driving experience, number of miles you drive, type of car you drive, and where your vehicle is garaged. Your driving record is very important. See similar questions...

It likely won't do us much good to list insurance companies which do cover EPD since many of us have little choice. Additionally, even within the same companies (e.g. Blue Cross / Blue Shield) there are so many different plans that it is nearly impossible to compare. The best bets are to poll your insurance company choices before the sign-up period to see which has the best potential. Next, ask others in your same plan about the results of "fringe" claim requests. See similar questions...

Proceed very carefully. As soon as your own car insurance company and the car insurance company of the person who caused the accident are notified of the accident, each of them will want information for different reasons. Consult with us before submitting to any recorded statement by an insurance adjuster or investigator, even if the other person’s liability seems obvious. Once again, do not assume that the insurance companies are looking out for your best interests – they are not. See similar questions...

You will want to obtain a copy of your current insurance policy to determine if these procedures are covered. Insurance details can be difficult to navigate, and our insurance specialists will gladly assist you in determining if these procedures are a covered benefit in your plan. See similar questions...

Some insurance companies offer premium discounts to homeowners if they install an impact resistant roofing product on their home. The eco-shake meets the Class 4 impact rating (the most stringent rating available) from Underwriters Laboratories. This rating allows the eco-shake to be approved for the maximum discount from those insurance companies offering discounts. Check with your local insurance agent to find out if the discounts are available in your area. See similar questions...

Most insurance companies cover endoscopic discectomies and other procedures. Dr. Schiffer is not a contracted provider for any insurance company. Most PPO and POS plans would allow you to be treated by Dr. Schiffer as an out-of-network or non-contracted provider. Our office staff will be pleased to help you with the process of getting the surgery authorized by your insurance company. Unfortunately, HMO plans usually do not allow patients to be treated by a non-contracted provider. See similar questions...

No, insurance is paid once legal death is confirmed. Insurance companies calculate premiums required to make a profit based on expected time until legal death. Cryonic reanimation will not cause them to lose money − and cryonic reanimation is not anticipated in insurance contracts. See similar questions...