I say no but my insurance won’t pay for it anyway!
Grand pa March 11, 2010
1:42 pm
medicare wont pay.
doolphinn March 11, 2010
2:07 pm
No, Lasik is not considered a cosmetic procedure. If you get it, you can deduct the cost from you taxes as a medical procedure.
AT March 11, 2010
2:42 pm
As far as insurance is concerned, it’s considered to be a cosmetic procedure. I don’t know about the tax thing.
Lori L March 11, 2010
3:06 pm
For most insurance companies, yes, it is.
fire4511 March 11, 2010
3:35 pm
It is not a cosmetic procedure per se, but most health insurance plans do not cover it. It is considered an elective procedure. Most heath plans limit the amount they will pay for any vision correction, if they cover any of it at all. For example, they may pay for an eye exam, and a limited amount for glasses. If you want more expensive glasses, you must pay the difference.
Seeing as it is a medical procedure, the cost can be tax deductible if you meet other IRS guidelines.
Danielle P March 11, 2010
3:53 pm
Because your eyes can be ‘treated’ with cheaper contacts or glasses, then most insurances consider anything more expensive as cosmetic.
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I say no but my insurance won’t pay for it anyway!
medicare wont pay.
No, Lasik is not considered a cosmetic procedure. If you get it, you can deduct the cost from you taxes as a medical procedure.
As far as insurance is concerned, it’s considered to be a cosmetic procedure. I don’t know about the tax thing.
For most insurance companies, yes, it is.
It is not a cosmetic procedure per se, but most health insurance plans do not cover it. It is considered an elective procedure. Most heath plans limit the amount they will pay for any vision correction, if they cover any of it at all. For example, they may pay for an eye exam, and a limited amount for glasses. If you want more expensive glasses, you must pay the difference.
Seeing as it is a medical procedure, the cost can be tax deductible if you meet other IRS guidelines.
Because your eyes can be ‘treated’ with cheaper contacts or glasses, then most insurances consider anything more expensive as cosmetic.