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Is eye surgery covered usually under major medical insurance or vision insurance or does it depend on your insurance carrier?
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∙ 14y ago
Eye surgery is covered usually under major medical insurance if it is work related. It also depends on your insurance carrier in terms of the costs and doctors you can choose from.
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∙ 14y ago
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