Now that they are advertising botox as a medication for migraines, and insurances are paying for it, are u aware of any stipulations when the insurance covers the botox, as in any areas the doctor cannot inject for the migraine because its considered cosmetic? and i have health alliance plan, does anyone know if they cover the new botox tx for migraines, oh and also one more question, i wouldnt want my family doc to do the botox , are there specially trained drs for the botox for migrain
September 2, 2016
Answer: Insurance coverage for Botox Treatments Some insurance plans will cover. However, the guidelines are not consistent. Therefore, you will need to check with your plan to understand your coverage.
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September 2, 2016
Answer: Insurance coverage for Botox Treatments Some insurance plans will cover. However, the guidelines are not consistent. Therefore, you will need to check with your plan to understand your coverage.
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July 19, 2016
Answer: Botox for Migraines Many insurance companies are now covering Botox for the treatment of migraine headaches. Often they will require a prior authorization be done first. Several have certain stipulations that must have been met first such as the patient has seen a neurologist in the past and tried 1, 2, or 3 medications for the problem, or a certain number of headaches per month. Only one of the insurance companies I know of that covers Botox for migraines mandates that a neurologist do the procedure (Providence) instead of a dermatologist or plastic surgeon. I am not familiar with the Health Alliance Plan, and I don't practice in Michigan.
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July 19, 2016
Answer: Botox for Migraines Many insurance companies are now covering Botox for the treatment of migraine headaches. Often they will require a prior authorization be done first. Several have certain stipulations that must have been met first such as the patient has seen a neurologist in the past and tried 1, 2, or 3 medications for the problem, or a certain number of headaches per month. Only one of the insurance companies I know of that covers Botox for migraines mandates that a neurologist do the procedure (Providence) instead of a dermatologist or plastic surgeon. I am not familiar with the Health Alliance Plan, and I don't practice in Michigan.
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