This information may be helpful for those who got your Medical Request or are waiting for or have recently completed medical exam living in the USA:
I got MR and I was wondering if the insurance can cover the cost. I asked a few members who had already completed their Medical Exam and were charged approx. $400 per person. So I scheduled my medical exam appointment for next week and I was told by the Doctor's office that they do not consult the insurance agency and that I will have to pay all money upfront.
So, I called my insurance agency and asked how can I get reimbursed? Based on the terms of the health insurance you have, you could ask for reimbursement of the amount you paid to the doctor by filling out a claim form and sending insurance agency the claim form including the receipt you got from the Doctor (Check with your insurance agency). Now this does not reimburse you 100%, but it will surely less than $400 per person for sure!
Here is the information I received from Doctor's office:
Will my health insurance cover the expense for this immigration exam?
The immigration service doesn't allow us to bill the insurance directly because this is for immigration purpose rather than routine physical, so we have to charge you up front. We can provide you with letter indicating the services we render and charges for you to pursue further with your insurance company. Few patients get reimbursement from their insurance company, depending on their insurance policy. This would be the same case whoever you choose as DMP for immigration exam and we charge less than other offices for the exam.
So, for those who completed their Medical Exam, see, if your insurance agency will reimburse you. Hope this information helps. I will update my progress on the forum.