What is Lice Protection Plan?

Lice Protection Plan is a program designed to help families manage the cost of professional lice treatment if head lice occurs.

If head lice is confirmed, the program pays for professional lice treatment performed by a participating lice treatment clinic so families can resolve the infestation without unexpected treatment costs.

What condition does the program address?

Head lice (pediculosis capitis) is a common and diagnosable medical condition that affects millions of children each year.

When lice infestations occur, professional treatment may be needed to fully remove lice and eggs. Lice Protection Plan helps families pay for professional treatment if a confirmed case occurs.

How does the program work?

Families enroll in the Lice Protection Plan and maintain an active membership.

If lice is suspected, the family schedules an appointment with a participating lice treatment clinic. If head lice is confirmed, the treatment is performed by the clinic and the cost of treatment is paid for through the Lice Protection Plan program according to the program terms.

Who performs the lice treatment?

Professional lice treatment is performed by participating lice treatment clinics that specialize in lice removal services.

Lice Protection Plan is not a medical provider and does not perform treatment. The program helps families pay for treatment if head lice is confirmed.

Can I use my HSA or FSA card?

Head lice (pediculosis capitis) is a diagnosable medical condition. Professional treatment for lice infestations may qualify as an eligible medical expense under many Health Savings Accounts (HSA) or Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).

Many families choose to use their HSA or FSA card when enrolling in the program.

Eligibility varies by plan administrator, so families should confirm eligibility with their HSA or FSA provider.

What happens if my child gets lice?

If lice is suspected, the family schedules an appointment with a participating lice treatment clinic.

If head lice is confirmed, the clinic performs the treatment and the cost of treatment is paid for through the Lice Protection Plan program.

This allows families to address the infestation quickly without unexpected treatment expenses.

Is Lice Protection Plan insurance?

No.

Lice Protection Plan is not insurance and does not provide medical treatment. Treatment services are performed by participating lice treatment clinics.

The program is designed to help families manage the cost of professional lice treatment if head lice occurs.

Why enroll before lice happens?

Most families only begin searching for lice treatment after an infestation occurs. At that point, treatment appointments may be limited and treatment costs can be unexpected.

Lice Protection Plan helps families be prepared so treatment can be handled quickly if lice occurs.