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Should cosmetic surgey be covered by health insurance?

Should health insurance pay for cosmetic surgery? This entry maps the positions on the question — that cosmetic surgery should be covered, that it should not, and that it depends on the case, such as reconstructive need.

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Yes, cosmetic surgery should be covered by health insurance

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No, cosmetic surgery should not be covered by health insurance

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It depends - in some instances cosmetic surgery should be covered by health insurance