Most insurance companies do not offer reimbursement for cosmetic procedures. However, consult your practitioner for more information.

Laser Therapy for smoking cessation is not eligible for health insurance coverage at this time. The cost of Freedom Laser Therapy’s program is $299-$349 (varies per State). A pack a day smoker spends approximately $1,500 annually, which is less than 1/3 of a person’s typical annual cigarette expenditure.

Yes, laser and light-based treatments have been used for many years for a variety of medical and cosmetic procedures. Candela, the most trusted name in the industry, has pioneered the development of some of the safest and most effective technologies and products available on the market today.

In general, most procedures have a low risk of adverse side effects. Some patients experience pigment changes in the skin color. If this occurs, the skin will typically return to normal pigmentation over time. All treatment results are individual.

Currently, RESPeRATE is not covered by Medicare or major health plans, although some insurance plans have covered RESPeRATE on a case-by-case basis.

We do not participate in any HMOs, managed care plans or other insurance plans. However, most patients may be able to obtain at least partial reimbursement for our services as an out-of-network provider. Please check with your insurance provider.

Some insurance companies have reimbursed patients for all or part of the treatment costs. At the end of the treatment program patients receive an itemized statement, which they submit to their healthcare provider. The patient must inquire with his/her insurance company directly regarding policy coverage and procedure for reimbursement. We can recommend a company that assists patients in their negotiations with their healthcare provider.

Approximately 50% of those who have applied for third party coverage of therapeutic light have been successful in obtaining some amount of reimbursement. A letter from a prescribing physician or qualified therapist is generally necessary.

The system emits a gentle beam of light that passes through the skin, to the hair follicle, where it is absorbed. Upon absorption, the energy is transformed into heat, which can disable the follicle, while leaving the surrounding tissue unharmed.

Private medical insurance only pays for treatment done on patients admitted to hospital and classed as an "inpatient". As none of the assisted reproduction treatment programmes require hospital admission, they are not covered by private medical insurance.

Many extended health insurance plans do cover up to $500 of acupuncture each year. Check with your health insurance provider for details.

Medical acupuncturists are Medical Doctors (MDs), so many of the treatments they recommend will be covered in the same ways as other medical conditions; consultations, injections and office visits are normally covered by insurance. Some insurance plans may require a referral by your Primary Care Physician (PCP) beforehand. Some insurance plans cover medical acupuncture treatments; others cover them under certain conditions; some do not cover them at all.

The Department of Health has stated that there are neither plans nor the resources to make laser eye treatment available on the NHS. It is also unlikely that those with private health insurance would reclaim their fees.

Light therapy is recommended by healthcare professionals for combating SAD and other body-clock disruptions in the U.S. and Canada, as well as northern Europe and elsewhere. Patients in the U.S. and some other countries are able to obtain a prescription for light therapy from a physician, and increasingly, receive reimbursement from insurance companies for the purchase of a light therapy device. (Consult your insurance carrier for possible coverage.)

Most private insurance companies do not offer reimbursement for "cosmetic" procedures like laser hair removal; however, consult your insurance carrier for more information. The removal of unwanted terminal hair for the management of hirsutism, congenital or drug-relate hypertrichosis, pseudofolliculitis, trans-sexual states, and some skin grafts may be covered by some private insurance plans.

Most major insurance carriers cover the procedure. We will work with you to determine your carrier's coverage.

It is considered a cosmetic procedure, so unfortunately most insurance companies will not agree to cover it, but we do offer a variety of payments plans.

When you call Gateway, a counselor will assess your immediate needs. If you require immediate medical attention, the counselor will refer you for treatment whether you have insurance or not.

Generally speaking, if you are concerned about unwanted hair, you are probably a candidate for hair removal. Laser or light-based systems are a faster, easier alternative for hair removal.