Patch testing and insurance

[Creative Keren]

I've heard a lot recently about insurance companies changing the restrictions on patch testing for services such as eyelash tinting. I have been told by a friend of mine (in this industry) that insurance companies are expecting a patch test to be carried out 24-48 hours prior to EACH treatment. Obviously this is not practical for us or our clients considering I have clients that come every 6 weeks for tinting.

This morning I called my insurers to ask and was told that I should follow manufacturers instructions. I said that the packet states that a patch test should be carried out at least 24 hours prior but surely they don't mean prior to every single time it's used? I patch test my clients every 6 months as instructed on my training. The lady told me that I would not be covered unless I followed the manufacturer instructions and patch test each time.

Am I the only one that thinks this is ridiculous? Does anyone else know any insurers that are or aren't doing this?

 

[xXjazXx]

Eek, this could cause some troubles! I will be following this thread closely!

 

[pure]

What products are you talking about? Tint? If so, and the manufacturers instructions re testing aren't clear you could contact them for confirmation via email then you can forward a copy to your insurers.

 

[squidgernetball]

Many geeks have changed their brand of tint because of this.

Vic x

 

[Creative Keren]

Yes, I'm on about tinting predominantly. Although I was told this morning it applies to any treatment requiring a patch test e.g eyelash extensions. Thanks pure, think I am going to have to email them.