Military Health System

3.1  Dermatological services shall be cost-shared for the treatment of a covered condition unless otherwise limited or excluded by this manual.

3.2  Topical treatmentTreatment for hypertropic scarring and keloids resulting from burns, surgical procedures or traumatic events shall be cost-shared only if there is evidence of impaired function.

3.3  Medically appropriate treatment for acne is covered.

3.4  Photodynamic therapy and photochemotherapy are payable for treatment of conditions for which the treatment is United States (US) Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved.

3.5  Medically necessary laser hair removal or electrolysis that primarily corrects or improves a bodily function is covered, whether or not there is also a concomitant improvement in physical appearance. This policy clarification is effective May 6, 2021.