Cranial Prosthesis
Did you know about your insurance coverage?
Getting Your Health Insurance to Cover the Cost of Your Unit
Insurance Coverage "Did you know?" - As a courtesy to our customers, we've provided a comprehensive lace front insurance coverage guide and tips. For persons who have insurance and are purchasing LFs (Lace Front Wigs) for medical conditions, you may be covered for what the insurance companies is called hair prosthesis. Did You Know that if a person requires a "cranial hair prosthesis" while undergoing Alopecia or cancer-related therapy, then you may be eligible for reimbursement under their health insurance plan?
INSURANCE REIMBURSEMENT
Cancer Patients - Insurance can cover under the code S8095 in which you can get a prescription from your doctor!
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Applying for a Grant or Voucher to Cover your Full Cranial Prosthesis (full lace wigs):
The National Alopecia Areata Foundation (NAAF):
NAAF has established the Ascot Fund. This special pre-purchase program provides financial assistance toward the purchase of a hairpiece to individuals who have alopecia areata and are struggling financially. To find out if you qualify, please contact them below:
National Alopecia Areata Foundation
14 Mitchell Blvd.
San Rafael, CA 94903
or
PO Box 150760
San Rafael, CA 94915-0760
Phone: 415-472-3780
Fax: 415-472-5343
E-mail: info@naaf.org
Web site:www.naaf.org
American Cancer Society:
American Cancer Society has a program available to those who qualify to assist you in purchasing a wig. If your insurance does not cover the full cost of your wig or only covers partial cost of your wig, you may quality for an allotment through the American Cancer Society. The American Cancer Society will issue you a voucher up to $75 to help cover the cost of your wig. You must meet certain financial guidelines. You MUST apply for this voucher BEFORE you purchase a wig. It will not be awarded for pre-made purchases.
To inquire about getting financial assistance for your wig purchase, you can contact the American Cancer Society below:
American Cancer Society
Call 1-800-227-2345
Ask to Speak to Someone Re: Financial Assistance for a Wig Purchase
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