Always check with your physician to see if you can be given a prescription for
your hair loss medical condition.

Most medical providers insurance companies cover from 80% to 100% for the
expenses incurred for the purpose of purchasing your hair replacement.  Some
medical health care providers will authorize 2 or 3 hair replacements. Ask your
health care provider how many they will approve. Also some health care
providers will allow hair replacements yearly, but remember; a doctor's
prescription must always accompany your claim for a hair replacement.

With HMO's and all new provisions some medical health care providers are
turning towards it is a good idea to call your health care provider to see if you
need pre-approval from your primary care doctor.


Never file an insurance claim for a WIG!. Always call it a "CRANIAL HAIR
PROSTHESIS". Many, but not all insurance companies attempt efforts to turn
down claims for "wigs". They should have no reason to turn down a file for a
cranial hair prosthesis or cranial  prosthesis when it accompanies medical
therapy and your doctor's prescription. Invoices for the replacement must
accompany your doctor's prescription. Make copies of all invoices and
prescriptions.

Your doctor should give you a prescription for a "cranial hair prosthesis". Save
this and send a copy along with your claim file.

Your emotional well-being is an important part of your medical recovery
process. If you encounter resistance from your insurance company, a letter from
your doctor, spelling out that he "prescribed" the prosthesis, not for cosmetic
reasons, but as part of your recovery program, should be sufficient.

If you are still denied ask for a review by the medical review board. Add to your
original claim: *some before and after photos *a hand written letter about the
emotional necessity for your prosthesis *letters from your employer as to why
the prosthesis has improved your performance *·ask why the claim was denied

If you do not have insurance, most counties in the US have state social services
departments which offer medical assistance for those who meet their financial
guidelines.

The American Cancer Society will provide free hair replacements and turbans
for those without health care. These hair replacements and head wear have
been donated by individuals no longer requiring the use of a hair replacement.

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