ICS Insurance Guidelines | Inspired Creations Salon

Follow these guidelines to assure availability through your insurance company. Check the benefits of your insurance under the section labeled “covered expenses” relating to prostheses, prosthetic devices, or medical durable equipment.

Supply your physician with all the details in regard to your hair, self-confidence, and overall well-being.

Request your physician to make the referral to purchase your “cranial prosthesis” Make sure to complete the insurance form and have it signed by your physician.

Request that your physician writes a “prescription” for a “full cranial prosthesis” (not a wig) and a letter explaining hair loss and its effects.

The cranial prosthesis is not for cosmetic reasons yet for emotional well-being. Please keep copies of our sales or invoices of our cranial prosthesis. (Portions of unpaid items by insurance are tax-deductible)

Enclose a letter to the insurance company stating the necessity of a prosthesis.

Bring your physician’s prescription to Inspired Creations Salon and we will fill your prescription for your new “cranial prosthesis”

We will complete the invoice on your behalf and file the claim according to the insurance guidelines.

Did you know that your medical insurance could cover your hair service? Yes, your insurance company can reimburse you (up to 100%) of your full cranial prosthetics. A chronic illness can take an emotional and costly toll on you, your family, your ‘Crown’ (your hair). Clients are unaware that if they are experiencing Alopecia or medically-induced hair loss and being a patient of one of the following serious ailments and diseases (including cancer), their insurance companies may cover the cost of hair and installation:

- Cancer (any type)

- Diphtheria Encephalitis (sleeping sickness)

- Leukemia

- Polio

- Poliomyelitis

- Rabies

- Scarlett Fever

- Sickle Cell Anemia

- Smallpox

- Spinal Meningitis (Meningocci)

- Tetanus

- Tularemia

Prosthetic Devices

These steps are for reference. Remember to follow the procedures outlined by your insurance company to receive the fullest benefits possible. Most companies cover between 80 to 100%. Individual insurance companies as well as the state insurance board (each state varies) may have other or additional steps to complete.

If you don’t have the insurance guidelines contact your state or county agencies. The county department of social services offers medical assistance in most states for individuals who meet certain income guidelines.

1. Ask for review by a medical review board, include the original claim.

2. Ask for a written reply as to why the claim was denied.

3. Send a letter to the claims department supervisor.

4. Ask for review by a medical review board, include the original claim.

5. Ask for a written reply as to why the claim was denied.

6. Send a letter to the claims department supervisor.

Check the benefits of your insurance under the section labeled “covered expenses” relating to prostheses, prosthetic devices, or medical durable equipment.

Supply your physician all the details in regards to your hair, self-confidence, and overall well-being. Request your physician to make the referral for the purchase of your “cranial prosthesis”.

Bring your physician’s prescription to Inspired Creations Salon and we will fill your prescription for your new “cranial prosthesis”

We complete the invoice on your behalf and file the claim according to the insurance guidelines.

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Some other suggestions: Take Pictures of yourself without hair
Hand-write a letter detailing the emotional effects that your condition has had on your life.

Bring a copy of your prescription and paid bill to the American Cancer Society for partial reimbursement.

Cranial Prosthetic

If your insurance coverage is denied, you can appeal it:

Insurance

Follow these guidelines to assure availability through your insurance company.

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