I have gynecomastia caused by antidepressants I took years back. Is there any way that I can get my health insurance (Blue Cross Blue Shield) to cover it? After all, this is to correct a problem caused by medication, not simply an ordinary cosmetic procedure.
Any help is appreciated.
Thank you.
2006-11-01 11:16:10 · 6 answers · asked by tim 1 in Health ➔ Men's Health
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Hope this helps.
2006-11-01 17:15:56 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Ameriplan is a discount health benefits company and they do include cosmetic surgery. Rather than paying full price out of pocket, you would pay a small fraction of the price. Their monthly fees are very low and they include just about everything. There are no deductibles, claim forms, co-pays, limits on visits or anything like that. They have over 100,000 providers nationwide and are registered with the BBB. They are really great. I have my dental benefits through them. They may be a good alternative for you if your insurance won't cover that procedure. Here is Ameriplan's website. http://www.mybenefitsplus.com/40424269/. Best of luck to you. Feel free to email me if you have any questions.
2006-11-01 15:16:01 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Amanda is correct. That's a tough call. They would consider it cosmetic surgery (even if it was caused by medicine), unless your doctor prescribes you do it for some medical reason (like they are making you depressed again, or something).
2006-11-01 11:49:10 · answer #3 · answered by someone 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am not sure, I grew up with medicate and stuff. If would be nice to have health care knowing that if I happen to broke a bone I could go to the doctor without paying an arm and a leg.
2016-05-23 08:26:07 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2017-03-01 12:55:14 · answer #5 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
gosh, I don't know...you are probably just going to have to call them and ask. Or, why don't you ask your doctor if he can "prescribe" the surgery as a medical need?
2006-11-01 11:21:29 · answer #6 · answered by Agent99 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋