whether or not health plans available under the affordable care act will cover second opinions will vary according to the individual insurance plan. there is no mandate under the law requiring insurers to cover second opinions. so if that is important to you be sure to check with the individual carrier before you sign up for a plan. and because insurers may distinguish between the kinds of second opinions they cover (e. g. may cover a consultation with another doctor but not necessarily a round of new expensive diagnostic tests) be sure to be specific.
will second opinions be covered under new health care plans?