I have a very very strong history of breast cancer in my family.My maternal grandmother died from breast cancer and so has my maternal aunt.My mother was diagnosed at 45 and is still battling it.I also have a sister who has it.I am very set on having this done I have had the gene test done but am the only one in my family to.I have also had 2 lump removels and 2 core biopsies.I am dead set on this will it be hard to get the doc to do it?I also have told my oncologist what I want.Will medicare pay?
Answer: Prophylactic Mastectomy & Reconstruction is covered by Medical Insurance
Your medical insurance should cover the cost of bilateral prophylactic mastectomy and breast reconstruction if you meet of the medical criteria. You should see a breast oncologic surgeon and Plastic surgeon to help you with this situation. This is not a battle to fight by yourself. If you do not get the help you need and deserve, please get another opinion.
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Your medical insurance should cover the cost of bilateral prophylactic mastectomy and breast reconstruction if you meet of the medical criteria. You should see a breast oncologic surgeon and Plastic surgeon to help you with this situation. This is not a battle to fight by yourself. If you do not get the help you need and deserve, please get another opinion.
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CONTACT NOW Answer: Prophylactic Mastectomy Simple answer is YES! Medicare will cover the prophylactic mastectomy and reconstruction with your significant family history of breast cancer. It is the law! Please go to a board certified general or plastic surgeon or both to be evaluated. Good Luck!
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September 5, 2012
Answer: Reconstruction following mastectomy is covered by Medicare and insurance
In most cases with a strong recommendation from your oncologist, internist and general surgeon your prophylactic mastectomy will be covered. What will definitely be covered is your post mastectomy reconstruction. Here is the law:
Women's Rights for Breast Reconstruction Following Mastectomy
The Federal Women's Health and Cancer Rights Act of 1998 is still the law today
Under the federal Women's Health and Cancer Rights Act of 1998, a yearly notification
of your benefits pertaining to breast reconstruction must be sent to you by your insurance company.
The Women's Health Care Act states that benefits must be provided for:
• Reconstruction of a surgically removed breast
• Surgery and reconstrcution of the other breast to produce a symmetrical appearance
• Prostheses and treatment for physical complications from all stages of a mastectomy, including lymphedema
These benefits are subject to the conditions and terms of your plan, including maximum benefit amounts, deductibles,
copayments, and coinsurance provisions. The benefits are subject to your plan's exclusions and limitations.
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Answer: Reconstruction following mastectomy is covered by Medicare and insurance
In most cases with a strong recommendation from your oncologist, internist and general surgeon your prophylactic mastectomy will be covered. What will definitely be covered is your post mastectomy reconstruction. Here is the law:
Women's Rights for Breast Reconstruction Following Mastectomy
The Federal Women's Health and Cancer Rights Act of 1998 is still the law today
Under the federal Women's Health and Cancer Rights Act of 1998, a yearly notification
of your benefits pertaining to breast reconstruction must be sent to you by your insurance company.
The Women's Health Care Act states that benefits must be provided for:
• Reconstruction of a surgically removed breast
• Surgery and reconstrcution of the other breast to produce a symmetrical appearance
• Prostheses and treatment for physical complications from all stages of a mastectomy, including lymphedema
These benefits are subject to the conditions and terms of your plan, including maximum benefit amounts, deductibles,
copayments, and coinsurance provisions. The benefits are subject to your plan's exclusions and limitations.
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December 17, 2010
Answer: Options for prohpylactic mastectomy in high risk patient in Medicaid
There are two issues here: oncologic management of your disease and options for reconstruction. I would consult with your oncologist regrarding an oncologic surgeon willing to perform a prophylactic mastectomy. The reconstruction is another issue. Medicaid may pay for both but the reimbursements are exceptionally low and many surgeons cannot afford to run their practices with these types of payments. Therefore few will participate. You may seek treatment through a University setting.
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Answer: Options for prohpylactic mastectomy in high risk patient in Medicaid
There are two issues here: oncologic management of your disease and options for reconstruction. I would consult with your oncologist regrarding an oncologic surgeon willing to perform a prophylactic mastectomy. The reconstruction is another issue. Medicaid may pay for both but the reimbursements are exceptionally low and many surgeons cannot afford to run their practices with these types of payments. Therefore few will participate. You may seek treatment through a University setting.
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December 15, 2010
Answer: Medical Insurance and a Prophylactic Mastectomy
It is a process to have medicare cover a prophylactic simple mastectomy. Very hard but not impossible to accomplish. Find a PS who is willing to "go to bat" for you with Medicare. Regards and good luck Dr. Darryl J. Blinski
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Answer: Medical Insurance and a Prophylactic Mastectomy
It is a process to have medicare cover a prophylactic simple mastectomy. Very hard but not impossible to accomplish. Find a PS who is willing to "go to bat" for you with Medicare. Regards and good luck Dr. Darryl J. Blinski
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