Will insurance cover my Botox injections?

am i wasting time asking insurance to cover botox?  I do have terrible deep lines and it affects my ability to get good paying jobs.

4 answers to “Will insurance cover my Botox...”

A: Botox and Insurance

Hratch Karamanoukian, MD

Yes, depending on where you live, insurers willl cover hyperhidrosis treatment with Botox. Fortunately for you, since the insurance companies want you to try different non-surgical options BEFORE they pay for any surgical procedure such as micro ETS (sympathectomy), they are forced to pay for these treatments... more

A: Botox and Insurance

Kris M. Reddy, MD

Unfortunately, unless you have a cosmetic rider on your insurance it is very unlikely that they will cover Botox (especially Botox Cosmetic). You may want to make a quick call or have the doctor's office call on your behalf to verify coverage.

A: The best way to determine if an insurance company will...

D.J. Verret, MD

The best way to determine if an insurance company will cover Botox is to ask the insurance company. Botox is currently provided as Botox and Botox Cosmetic. The actual substance in the containers is the same but the indications are different. Botox Cosmetic is the form of Botox used in treating lines between... more

A: BOTOX Cosmetic treatments for aesthetic enhancement...

Jonathan Hoenig, MD

BOTOX® Cosmetic treatments for aesthetic enhancement are not covered by insurance. In some cases, medical insurance will pay for part or all of the costs of functional BOTOX® treatments if the condition to be treated is considered reconstructive, disabling or interferes significantly with the quality... more

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