Is there coverage for breast prosthesis, bras and wigs?
The HMO and PPO plans provide a $300 maximum benefit for one wig for hair loss from chemotherapy or radiation treatment for cancer. The HMO covers breast prosthesis and two mastectomy bras. Your copayment is 20 percent of the cost. The PPO covers breast prosthesis and two mastectomy bras. Your cost is 20 percent after the annual deductible. Q: During the summer, my family travels abroad. We need several immunizations before we leave the country. Are those immunizations covered by the city plans? A: You are responsible for the cost of travel immunizations. The HMO and the PPO do not cover them. Q: When I scheduled my annual well-woman exam, I thought a well-woman exam and physical exam were the same thing. Why was I charged the HMO $20 office visit copayment? How should my husband schedule his annual exam? A: You were charged the $20 copayment because you made an appointment for a physical exam. When making an appointment, you must specify “well-woman exam.” Then the copayment will not
