Does insurance cover laser vision correction?
Most insurance companies consider Laser Vision Correction an elective procedure and as a result do not reimburse this procedure as a covered benefit. Beware of your insurance carrier directing you to a “discount provider” that has agreed to offer the procedure at a significantly discounted price. The insurance company in this case is not subsidizing or paying any part of the procedure to your surgeon, he is absorbing the discounted price into your overall care. On rare occasions an insurance company may truly pay for a portion of the procedure costs. It is certainly worth checking with your insurance company and we encourage you to call them.
A. Some insurance companies have added Laser Vision Correction to their benefits. We can contact the laser center on your behalf to see if yours does. Q. How do I find the right surgeon and the right laser center? A. Ask your expert in vision care your optometrist! Your doctors at Sacramento Contact Lenses continually monitor the capabilities of the regional surgeons and the quality of laser facilities in order to provide the best referrals to you. Unlike majority of eye care providers, our doctors have absolutely no financial interest in any of the laser centers, so they can provide you with the unbiased opinion. Our doctors have only your interest in mind when advising you on the suitability of the LVC for you, or referring you to a specific surgeon or a laser center. Q. I’ve seen Laser Vision Correction advertised for a lot less. A. Remember, LVC is a complex surgical procedure that should only be performed by experienced professionals in vision care, providing the necessary preoper
Generally laser vision correction is considered elective and is not offered by many health insurance plans. However, some companies have started covering the procedure. Our staff will be happy to call your insurance carrier to determine if laser vision correction is an included benefit. Cafeteria or flex spending plans are eligible for laser vision correction.
Generally, health insurance does not cover laser vision correction; however, a few health plans provide a small contribution to the total cost of the procedure. We are happy to investigate this possibility for you. Many corporate cafeteria plans allow pre-tax dollars to be used toward laser vision correction.
