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jessica · 03-23-2006, 08:17 AM

HI~
Just got this in the mail from my insurance company. You may need to do a little more research on The Act, but it may be helpful to you if you pursue some kind of revision of your original surgery.

Good luck!
Jessica

Federal Women's Health and Cancer Rights Act of 1998

The Act states that benefits must be provided for :

*Reconstruction of a surgically removed breast
*Surgery and reconstruction of the other breast to produce a symmetrical appearance
*Prostheses and treatment for physical complications of all stages of mastectomy, including lymphedemas.

03-23-2006, 08:17 AM	#6
jessica Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Atlanta Posts: 87	Women's Health and Cancer Rights Act of 1998 HI~ Just got this in the mail from my insurance company. You may need to do a little more research on The Act, but it may be helpful to you if you pursue some kind of revision of your original surgery. Good luck! Jessica Federal Women's Health and Cancer Rights Act of 1998 The Act states that benefits must be provided for : Reconstruction of a surgically removed breast Surgery and reconstruction of the other breast to produce a symmetrical appearance *Prostheses and treatment for physical complications of all stages of mastectomy, including lymphedemas.