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What 1998 law required medical insurance to cover breast reconstruction?
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∙ 11y ago
In 1998, the Women's Health and Cancer Rights Act required insurance plans to cover the cost of breast reconstruction in conjunction with a mastectomy procedure.
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Is reconstructive breast surgery covered by short term ins?
Insurance coverage for breast reconstruction varies widely
If one of your breast is two cup sizes bigger than the other one would your insurance cover breast inplants?
No. Breast implants are not covered by insurance. Its considered to be cosmetic unless related to post masectomy breast reconstruction
Can you get get breast implants for free if you have breast cancer?
Breast reconstruction is usually available on the National Health Service following breast cancer. Breast implants can be used to reconstruct the breast if required.
Does insurance cover Breast implantation?
If enlargement is part of breast reconstruction after a mastectomy, health plans may pay for some or all of it
What is Breast reconstruction?
Breast reconstruction is a series of surgical procedures performed to recreate a breast
I have fibrocystic breasts will my insurance company pay for implants?
No, Breast reconstruction is only covered following a Mastectomy
Does insurance pay medical bills whenyou have breast caancer?
yes they pay for your medical bills
Where can one see breast reconstuction pictures?
The best place to see breast reconstruction pictures would be on medical sites. Or, medical pamphlets or brochures at plastic surgeon offices would have before and after pictures.
What is an autologous breast reconstruction?
An autologous breast reconstruction uses the woman's own tissues
What are the two choices for breast reconstruction?
There are two basic choices for breast reconstruction. The breast tissue can be replaced with an implant, or the breast is created using some of the woman's own tissues (autologous reconstruction).
What are the two main methods of performing breast reconstruction after mastectomy?
The method used for performing breast reconstruction is based on the preference of the patient. The reconstruction can be done by immediate reconstruction, where reconstruction occurs in the same time period in which mastectomy is done, or by delayed reconstruction, where reconstruction of the breast is done after mastectomy.
When do many women prefer to have breast reconstruction?
Many women choose to have breast reconstruction performed in conjunction with the mastectomy.
