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STEP 2: Contact your Health Insurance and askUpdated 10 months ago

Note: If you are reviewing your insurance policy and do not see cranial prosthesis listed, this does not automatically mean that you don’t have coverage. We highly recommend calling your Health Insurance Provider and getting pre-authorization.

Call and ask:

  • Does my policy covers a cranial prosthesis? Or other terms like other terms, hair prosthesis, scalp prothesis, cranial implant, medical wig, hair prosthesis, and full cranial prosthesis.
  • If yes, when is a "cranial prosthesis" is covered? (i.e. for chemotherapy, burns, etc.
  • Is it for any wig or for a specific wig like synthetic wigs or human hair wigs, etc.)
  • How much will they cover? Full, partial, or a specific dollar amount?
  • What specific terminology do they need in the "prescription" for the wig? (full cranial prosthesis or hair prosthesis, etc.)
  • What specific documentation do they need you to submit with your claim?
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