Should plastic surgery be covered by insurance?
Some Say No
No. There is a reason it is called "health" insurance. The purpose of health insurance is to protect individuals' health. Cosmetic surgeries are a completely different ballpark--they have nothing to do with the person's health, and it makes no sense for health insurance to cover cosmetic procedures. Although it seems unfair that only the rich can afford to buy their perfect body, I do not think that cosmetic plastic surgery should be covered by health insurance. Nearly everyone has something they would like to change about themselves, and if optional cosmetic procedures were to be covered by insurance, premiums that everyone has to pay would increase exponentially. Basic medical coverage would be unattainable for the general public at these rates, and society would be faced with a much greater problem than people being able to afford cosmetic surgery.
Some Say Yes
Yes, I think it should if it is truly needed. There are many things that people need help with and if they don't have the money they just have to live with it. That's not right. Everyone should have a chance to live a full life and money should not be the thing that holds them back. They won't say it but there are some people that won't give you a job because you son't look just right or you are a little too fat for them. With money you can change that, so yes, insurance should cover it.
Yes, I think it should if it is truly needed. There are many things that people need help with and if they don't have the money they just have to live with it. That's not right. Everyone should have a chance to live a full life and money should not be the thing that holds them back. They won't say it but there are some people that won't give you a job because you son't look just right or you are a little too fat for them. With money you can change that, so yes, insurance should cover it.
I think it should, A woman breastfeeds all the children she has because its a healthier start for them and she is left with saggy boobs she is embarassed to have, it can ruin her spirit her self esteem and her marriage.
Plastic surgery is actually covered by insurance compannies but, it has to be medically necessary. Other than that it has to come out of pocket or use a medical benefit card that reduces the cost so that you're not paying the full price.
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