• DOES INSURANCE COVER REFRACTIVE SURGERY?

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    Unfortunately, most insurance companies do not cover vision correction procedures, including LASIK and other refractive surgery procedures.

    However, because policies vary it’s best to consult with your policy or insurance provider to see if refractive surgery is covered. Some employee programs cover a percentage of certain vision correction procedures, and some private and supplemental insurance plans also offer some coverage for refractive surgery.

    If vision correction surgical procedures are not covered by your insurance, Silverstein Eye Centers is pleased to offer a number of financing options, including monthly payment plans via CareCredit and Chase Healthcare.

    For more information about our insurance participation and assistance options, please visit our Insurance page.

    For general information about financing, please see our Payment Options page.

    To learn more about Care Credit, please visit our Care Credit page.

    If you would like to learn more about LASIK and other refractive surgery procedures, please contact the Kansas City, Missouri, ophthalmologists at Silverstein Eye Centers to schedule a consultation.

    Posted October 13, 2011 by Silverstein Eye Centers
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