DOES INSURANCE COVER MASTECTOMY SUPPLIES?
Medicare, Medicaid and most insurance carriers will cover the cost of mastectomy supplies as long as women have a prescription from their doctor. Generally, Medicare, Medicaid and most insurance plans will pay for one silicone breast prosthesis every two years, up to two foam, leisure or swimforms every year, four mastectomy bras per year, two postmastectomy camisoles the first year after surgery, and two permaform bras every year. Most insurance companies do not cover mastectomy swimsuits. Women should check with their insurance carrier before the fitting to determine what is covered under their plan. If you are unsure about what you are entitled to, I can make the phone call for you. I can also obtain a prescription from your doctor if you do not have one readily available. Pink Ribbon Mastectomy Boutique is contracted with most major insurance companies including Medicare and Medicaid, so most women pay very little, if any, out-of-pocket expense.
Fair Pharmacare as well as most private insurance companies will cover the cost of mastectomy forms and bras as long as you have a prescription from your doctor. Generally, most insurance plans will pay for one silicone breast prosthesis every two years and two mastectomy bras per year. Please confirm coverage with your private insurance provider.
