Is CEFALY Covered by Health Insurance?

Here’s the short answer: Your insurer may reimburse you for CEFALY, but it’s not guaranteed. Insurance coverage and reimbursement for CEFALY depend on your individual insurance provider and plan. 

We’ll walk you through the process of finding out if CEFALY is covered by your insurance, and if it is, how to file a claim.

Questions? Just reach out to our Customer Support team or download the quick guide to insurance reimbursement for CEFALY.

How do I know if my health insurance covers CEFALY?

The best way to find out is to contact your insurer directly. We don't recommend calling and asking "Does my insurance cover CEFALY?", because your provider may not have the specific brand name on their list. 

Instead, call and ask: “Does my plan cover durable medical equipment (DME) under HCPCS Code E0733?”

If your insurer says yes, then ask: “What documents do I need to submit a claim?” 

Si vous êtes un vétéran, CEFALY est couvert par le système de santé VA. Here’s how to obtain CEFALY through the VA.

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How do I get insurance reimbursement for my CEFALY device?

Once you’ve confirmed that your insurance plan does cover durable medical equipment under HCPCS Code E0733, here’s what to do.

1. Gather the required documents. Ask your insurance provider which documents are needed to file a claim. Elles peuvent inclure :

• Letter of Medical Necessity – This is a letter written by your healthcare provider that explains why CEFALY is essential for your migraine treatment.
• Insurance claim form – You can find this on your insurance provider’s website, or ask your insurer to send it to you.
• Copy of your CEFALY invoice – This is the email receipt that serves as your proof of purchase.
• Référence du code HCPCS E0733 - Incluez ce code dans votre soumission de demande.

2. Soumettez votre demande. 

• Envoyez votre formulaire de réclamation complété et les documents justificatifs à votre assureur.
• Gardez des copies de tout pour vos dossiers.

3. Suivi.

• Si vous n’avez pas eu de nouvelles depuis 2-4 semaines, demandez à votre assureur l’état de votre dossier et combien de temps il faudra pour le traitement.

What if my insurance provider denies my claim for reimbursement for CEFALY?

Remember that coverage and reimbursement for CEFALY depend on your individual insurance provider and plan, and are not guaranteed.

If your health insurer refuses to pay your claim, ask for a written explanation. Les assureurs doivent vous expliquer pourquoi ils ont refusé votre demande, et ils doivent vous indiquer comment contester leurs décisions. If you want to appeal, you have two options:

• Appel interne : Vous pouvez demander à votre compagnie d’assurance de procéder à un examen de sa décision. En savoir plus
• Avis externe : Vous pouvez porter votre appel auprès d’un tiers indépendant pour examen. En savoir plus

Your doctor may be able to help you appeal a denied claim.

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What if my health insurance provider says they won’t cover CEFALY?

If your insurer doesn’t cover CEFALY, you may want to consider a different payment option. 

• If you have an HSA/FSA account, you can use it to purchase the CEFALY device and/or electrodes. Both are approved HSA/FSA expenses.

• We also offer flexible payment plans through Affirm and PayPal Credit. Just select your preferred option at checkout.

• CEFALY offers a 90-day money back guarantee, so that you can return the device if you’re not able to get insurance reimbursement or if you don’t see the results you want. 

Compared to prescription migraine medications that can cost $700-$1,000 or even more without insurance, CEFALY is a super-affordable migraine treatment. Once you get your CEFALY device, it’s yours to keep and use whenever you need it. 

Which health insurance providers cover CEFALY?

As of 2025, CEFALY does not have contracts with commercial insurance company payors, Medicaid, or Medicare. However, CEFALY does have an HCPCS code: E0733. This code makes it easier to submit a claim for reimbursement to your insurance provider.

The CEFALY team is actively working with insurance providers to expand coverage for our migraine treatment devices. We'll let our patient community know when we have contracts with specific insurance companies. 

Why is it so difficult to get insurance coverage for migraine treatments?

Feeling frustrated? You're not alone. Many, many migraine patients find that it can be challenging to obtain insurance coverage or reimbursement for their medical treatments.

“Unfortunately, because many people are unaware that migraine is a disabling neurological disease, insurance companies may not always recognize migraine and therefore do not cover some treatments,” the American Migraine Foundation explains in its guide to migraine and insurance. 

If you have questions about how to get insurance reimbursement for CEFALY, we’ll do our best to help. Just reach out to our Customer Support team. 

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