Body Modification and Tattoo Policies

Body modifications that are medically necessary due to deformity or injury are not covered by 
this policy.

        Body modifications covered by this policy include:

1. tattoos;
2. tongue splitting or bifurcation;
3. abnormal shaping of the ears, eyes or nose;
4. abnormal filing of the teeth;
5. branding or scarification;
6. trans-dermal implantation of any object (other than hair replacement); and
7. gauging.

    Prohibited body modifications include, but are not limited to:

1. depictions of nudity or violence;
2. sexually explicit or vulgar art, works or phrases;
3. profane language;
4. symbols likely to incite a strong reaction in the workplace (e.g., swastikas);
5. initials, acronyms or numbers that represent criminal or historically-oppressive 
   organizations (e.g., AB, KKK, SS, MM, BGF, HA, 666) or street gang names, numbers or symbols;
6. body modifications of the face, ears, neck and hands;
7. teeth, whether natural, capped or veneer, that are ornamented with designs, jewels, etc.