It is true that IPL is classified as cosmetic, but it is possible to
submit it to your insurance and get reimbursed. In my case, I was
initially turned down, but appealed the decision and won. Since
then, all of my treatments have been covered by insurance.

To get coverage, you need to convince your insurance that the
procedure is medically necessary. It's helpful to discuss pain
reduction and improvement in your ability to function because of the
treatments.

Meg

--- In rosacea-support@yahoogroups.com, David RuizdelVizo
<ruizdelvizo@y...> wrote:
> Meant for group...
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> --- B Masta <chopchae@a...> wrote:
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> > Date: Mon, 13 Dec 2004 18:59:37 -0000
> > From: "B Masta" <chopchae@a...>
> > To: rosacea-support-owner@yahoogroups.com
> > Subject: Re: Dr. Nase - cost of IPL
> >
> >
> >
> > > If it is a double pass and takes 45 minutes, then
> > I think $500 is
> > > reasonable with a note from the doctor to your
> > insurance for full
> > or
> > > partial reimbursement.
> >
> >
> > I was under the impression that the procedure was
> > always classified
> > as "cosmetic" and therefore not handled w/
> > insurance...
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
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