Encyclopedia of Opinion
Question
Should cosmetic surgey be covered by health insurance?
Position‹3 of 3

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

This position holds that the category is too broad to settle in one answer. Proponents argue that reconstruction after injury or disease, and correction of a condition that impairs function, differ in kind from altering a healthy appearance.

Supporting arguments · 2

  1. Reconstruction after injury or disease is not the same case as elective change
  2. Impaired function is a workable test that neither general answer offers