Why Are Insurance Companies Not Covering Latisse?

Generally speaking, insurance does not cover treatments or drugs that are used for cosmetic purposes.  

Insurance companies pay for medically necessary procedures and prescriptions.  They do not pay to cover cosmetic procedures or medications to enhance appearance.  Asking why your insurance company refuses to cover the cost of your prescription is like asking why they do not cover the cost of your eyeliner or mascara, or any cosmetics that you apply to your face.  While it might be nice if they did, I am certain that these policies will not be changing any time soon.  On the other hand, most patients are very well satisfied with their Latisse.

Latisse is categorized as an aesthetic product, an area of elective health care that the majority of health insurers do not cover. 

latisse is a  cosmetic medicine unless  your eyelashes have fallen out from either chemotherapy or some other reason. you must provide information relative to a medical neccessity for you insurance to cover latisse. having dust get in your eyes or your eyes becoming irritated since your eyelashes have fallen our would be justification.

if you eyelashes have fallen out though im not sure latisse will make your eyelashes grow back.  latisse stimulates the growth of the hair follicle it wont improve them staying attached to your eyelid.

 

 

Thank you for your question.  Normally, insurance companies do not normally cover these products since they are "elective" to grow your eyelashes (not medically necessary).  IF you have a medical condition and your doctor thinks that you would benefit from Latisse, the doctor could make a request of the insurance company to see if they would cover this (but I haven't seen this done before). Sorry.