I was wondering if insurance covers all the tests they do for all the major STD's?????
Syphilis
Gonorrhea
Chlamydia
Hepatitis B
AIDS
I think that's all the major ones that I want to know if they're covered by insurance to be tested for....
2007-07-17 10:37:01 · 5 answers · asked by Katia 3 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ STDs
As far as I know, yes, insurance will cover these tests during your physical or during a pelvic exam. They even usually cover HPV (via Pap Smear). The only one they won't cover is herpes, unless you do it with a prenatal screen.
Then again, you don't have to rely on insurance for these tests (except for Hep B) if you decide to visit a public health clinic. PH clinics are usually free of charge.
2007-07-17 10:55:33 · answer #1 · answered by Gumdrop Girl 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As a healthcare provider I have never seen an insurance that did not cover these the same as they cover any other lab tests. I usually put as a diagnosis "exposure to STD" and they will pay.
2007-07-17 13:59:40 · answer #2 · answered by tlbrown42000 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If insurance coverage for an STD was my concern, I would contact my insurance provider. If they are unwilling to cover testing for STD's, contact your local Planned Parenthood. They usually operate on a sliding fee basis so as not to cost too much.
2007-07-17 15:43:12 · answer #3 · answered by Mo 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ok/here/ is /the downside/ of/ insurance coverage/ for stds/ DO/ you want /anyone /that /receives /a copy /of your report/ to know /what stds/ you have/ because /if/ the insurance /finds out/ you have/ HIV/ or/ aids/ they/ may drop /you /they will /not say/ that/ is/ the reason /because/ that/ is/ against the law/BUT/ they/ may find /a reason /that is/ legal/ in /dropping /your /insurance coverage/go to free clinic/do anonymous
2007-07-17 11:54:50 · answer #4 · answered by hotdogsarefree 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
see a doctor
2007-07-17 13:29:34 · answer #5 · answered by P.Y.T. 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋