[Opinion] How to Get a Second Opinion Without a Referral

How to Get a Second Opinion Without a Referral

Second opinions used to be required by insurance companies before they’d approve surgeries and other forms of treatment. Today, many plans now allow you to seek a second opinion at any time for any reason without needing a doctor’s referral to schedule an appointment. Even if you don’t need the greenlight from your primary care provider to see a specialist or other medical professional for another perspective, it’s a good idea to ask yours — alo…