Insurance coverage gap for treatment of melasma compared to rosacea: it pays to be light

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Treatments for many common dermatologic diagnoses are denied insurance coverage due to their arbitrary cosmetic classification. Melasma is one such diagnosis often considered cosmetic by payers, and since it is commonly identified in darker-skinned individuals, its cosmetic classification creates an economic barrier for patients of color. Although dermatologists have previously described insurance coverage gaps for conditions typically seen in patients of color, this coverage gap has never been...

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[denhamok]

That doesn't sound very nice.

[Youngfei]

It does sound unpleasant. But I think they are right in some respects because skin treatment does happen at cosmetologists.

[Youngfei]

Maybe you should try to get the best Medicare supplement

[alexburton]

It's frustrating that insurance companies can be so arbitrary when it comes to considering a condition cosmetic.

[Kabura]

It's really sad to see how insurance companies classify certain dermatologic diagnoses as cosmetic and deny coverage, especially when it creates an economic barrier for patients of color. However, I heard that some companies, like portland insurance, are considering some cases and are ready to cover them. I appreciate dermatologists' work in shedding light on this issue, and I hope that insurance companies start to recognize the importance of providing coverage for these treatments. It's not just about vanity - these conditions can impact people's lives, both physically and emotionally.

[MikesBush]

It is unfortunate that insurance coverage gaps for conditions typically seen in patients of color continue to exist, creating economic barriers for those who need medical treatments.