Doctor’s Prescription

Do you have a medical condition that is causing your hair loss?  If so, you may be eligible for a reimbursement from your current health insurance provider. Part or all of the cost of your hair topper may be covered as a cranial prosthesis.  Coverage varies from company to company, based on your provider and your specific plan. 

A cranial prosthesis is an external device used to cover all or part of the head; specifically, areas of hair loss or baldness – either temporary or permanent.  Since a human hair topper serves this purpose by covering areas of hair loss on the scalp, it falls under the category of cranial prosthesis.

Some of the most common diagnoses are:

  • Alopecia areata
  • Trichotillomania
  • Cancer / Chemotherapy
  • Hyperthyroidism
  • Lupus
  • Autoimmune disease

Find out if your health insurance provider covers cranial prosthesis.  We strongly recommend that you call to ask this question and get pre-authorization.

Contact your benefits department for your health insurance and ask:

  • Is a cranial prosthesis covered?
  • If so, how much of the cost will they cover?
  • What information / medical procedure code is required on the prescription?
  • What information / medical code is required on the receipt for payment approval?

If your provider will cover a human hair topper as a cranial prosthesis, contact your doctor and have them write a prescription.

  • It is important that the prescription uses the appropriate medical procedure code you received from your health insurance provider.
  • It doesn’t hurt to have your doctor write a letter to your insurance company explaining that your prosthesis is not for cosmetic reasons, but for your emotional well-being.

Schedule your Sullivan Hairwear consultation and let us know you have a cranial prosthesis prescription.  When you come into our salon, If you decide a Sullivan Hairwear hand-tied human hair topper is for you, we will provide you with a receipt which you may submit for re-imbursement. 

If your health insurance provider does NOT cover the cost of your hair topper as a cranial prosthesis, here are some options:

  • Save your receipt for possible tax-deductible opportunities.
  • Seek out local resources, to determine if you qualify for any financial assistance (ie: the American Cancer Society, the National Alopecia Areata Foundation, etc)

Consider using our PayPal Buy Now, Pay Later option:

  • 4 easy payments or
  • Take up to a year to pay with monthly payments


 

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