Under a health insurance program, elective surgery is a covered procedure, but one that requires adequate time to schedule any necessary diagnostic tests and/or initiation of treatment. This type of surgery usually requires the employee to obtain a second opinion as to the necessity of the surgery and/or review by the insurance company.

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