Monday, February 11, 2013

Insurance for Toric & Multifocal Lens Implants


Question: Is there ever insurance coverage (even partial) for toric lens implants for astigmatism or multifocal lens implants for cataract surgery?

Answer: Generally there is no insurance coverage for astigmatism correcting toric lens implants or multifocal lens implants. What is possible is if you are still employed you may use your Flex Plan to pay part of the cost. Flex Plans were severely limited and cut back under Obamacare so even these employer based benefits will only cover a portion of the lens implant fee. In very rare instances an employer might offer some stipend toward these implants but it is quite unusual.

Important Note: The information presented on the About Cataract Surgery Blog or provided in response to a request for information in the Ask Cataract Surgeons section on aboutcataractsurgery.com is not intended to diagnose or treat eye problems, eye conditions or eye diseases including appropriateness of treatment, risks, complications or side effects as related to Cataracts, Cataract Surgery or Lens Implants. In particular a response to an inquiry made on the Ask Cataract Surgeons section of aboutcataractsurgery.com is not meant to take the place of the professional medical care provided by your eye doctor, ophthalmologist and Cataract Surgeon. Contacting us via e-mail or any other means is not a substitute for medical care.

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