Reconstruction After Breast Cancer: Will Medicare Pay to Replace Ruptured Implants?

All insurance companies, including Medicare and Medicaid, are mandated by law to cover all breast reconstruction procedures. This includes the primary surgery, implant exchange, symmetry procedures between breasts, and even nipple reconstruction and tattooing.  I would also recommend asking your surgeon about changing to a silicone implant.  These are very safe now and have a more natural feel and look.  I hope this helps.

Kindest regards

Neil J. Zemmel

Medicare should cover your reconstruction related to breast cancer surgery.  This should not be a problem.

Medicare and private insurance cover must by law cover treatment for the reconstruction of a breast cancer patient.  This includes the opposite normal breast to obtain symmetry.  


Chen Lee MD, MSc, FRCSC, FACS

All post mastectomy reconstruction is covered by all insurances. This includes problems that may develop later on.

Yes they should since you are a breast reconstruction patient. But contact them to make sure prior to any procedure!

Good Luck