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Why do insurance companies not pay for lasik or elective surgery?
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Not necessary: Medical insurance is to provide payment for medically necessary issues. Lasik is sort of a cosmetic surgery, not necessary for health.
Answered 8/15/2012
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Cost: Insurances only cover medically necessary procedures due to cost. If someone wants a cosmetic procedure, you have to pay fir it yourself.
Answered 10/10/2012
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