Fraxel Laser for Acne Scarring on VHI??

darrencannon · 02-12-2011 04:42PM #1

Hi All

Can anyone tell me if Fraxel Laser treatment is avaiable for acne scarring on VHI?

I have contacted the clinic and there is no procedure code for the fraxel laser and therefore they can only provide a letter outlining the treatment to VHI after I have completed a consultation.

So before I go and pay a consultation fee does anyone know off hand if fraxel laser is avaialbe on VHI for acne scarring?

CCFROM · 02-12-2011 05:02PM

You will need to get your consultant write to VHI's medical advisor in order to consider this a benefit . I regret to advise these are generally considered as cosmetic and are as a result not covered. THe issue of waiting period might apply, Still I would give it a go, If you VHI is paid by your employer make sure and contact your VHI rep and go through him or her, after all your employer is paying a lot of money for it and might be able to swing it for you. In any event you are entitled to claim 20% back in tax, go to www.revenue.ie

Hope this helps

NuMarvel · 02-12-2011 05:04PM

Your health insurer is the best source of confirmation on this. Even if someone else was covered, there may be particular criteria for cover that you don't meet.

darrencannon · 02-12-2011 05:10PM

thanks for the info. much appreciated

Fraxel Laser for Acne Scarring on VHI??

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