Does Insurance Cover Antivenom?

Depending on the plan, most insurance companies cover a portion of the anti-venom. Both patients we talked to paid more than $3,000 out-of-pocket.

Is snake bite covered by health insurance?

The new insurance scheme offered to RuPay Debit cardholders; covers death or permanent total disability from snake bites. ... To claim the cover, the eligible candidates must have transacted; at least 45 days before the accident or snake bite. The cover is for a year as accident insurance must be renewed each year.

How much does it cost for antivenom?

The average list price for CroFab is $3,198 per vial, according to the health care information tech company Connecture. Manufacturing costs, product improvements and research all factor into the drug's price, said Chris Sampson, spokesman for BTG. A Mexican version of snake antivenin can cost roughly $200.

James H. Sterling

James H. Sterling

Environmental Science & Climate Journalist

James Sterling reports on renewable energy developments, climate policy, ecological conservation, and green tech innovations around the globe.