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Wednesday, July 17, 2013

Will your medical insurance cover a second opinion?


Getting a second opinion to a medical diagnosis or treatment is not only your right - it’s your responsibility...

Too many people waive that right, fearing they’ll insult their doctor or have to pay full price. In most cases, your medical insurance will cover a portion of a second opinion. Call your insurance provider to find out what they might need or what the second opinion guidelines are. In some cases, you’ll need a referral from your first opinion doctor.

As far as hurting your doctors feelings by going elsewhere, you won’t. Many doctors actually welcome a second opinion, especially when surgery or long-term treatment is involved. 

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