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A member asked:

What health insurance plan covers toenail fungus medication and nail removal surgery?

7 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Most: Some plans will require pre-authorization for medication. I don't know of any plan that will not cover nail removal

Dr Raff and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 4/19/2014

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Dr. Thomas Inwood answered

Specializes in Podiatry

Fungus: It has been my experience that insurance does not cover the medication , but all cover the removal.

Dr Fisher and another doctor agreed

Answered 9/28/2016

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