What conditions qualify for a Second Opinion?
Serious conditions which qualify for a Second Opinion include the following: • AIDS • Alzheimer’s disease • Any disease requiring amputation • Any life threatening illness • Benign brain tumor • Cancer (all types) • Cardiovascular conditions, including heart attack (myocardial infarction), coronary bypass surgery, or aortic surgery • Coma • Deafness • Emphysema • Hip and knee replacement • Loss of speech • Loss of eyesight • Major lung and bone disorders • Major trauma • Neuro-degenerative diseases (e.g. Multiple sclerosis) • Paralysis • Parkinson’s disease • Renal insufficiency or kidney failure • Severe burns • Stroke (Cerebrovascular accident) • Thrombophlebitis and embolism • Vital organ transplant For more information about your benefits and to see if your plan includes Second Opinion, visit CARESnet.
