Chelation Therapy – Commercial and Individual Exchange Medical Policyopen_in_new

UnitedHealthcare covers chelation only for proven metal toxicity/overload (e.g., iron, copper, lead, aluminum) using FDA‑approved chelators and excludes chelation for non‑overload chronic/progressive diseases (including CVD, Alzheimer’s, autism, Parkinson’s) and for purported removal of mercury from dental amalgams. Key requirements: documented metal poisoning/overload by validated laboratory/diagnostic testing in appropriate samples, use limited to FDA‑approved indications per recognized drug compendia, and "chelation challenge" urinary testing is not recommended.

"Chelation for heavy metal toxicity and overload conditions (e."

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