What questions need to be answered to define breast cancer coverage?
If you have breast cancer, the following questions may be of particular interest to you. Are the following covered as part of my benefits: • treatment for recurrence of the primary cancer. • high dose chemotherapy. • stem cell transplant (autologous and allogeneic), Autologous Bone Marrow Transplant. • wigs and hair pieces, breast prosthesis. • surgical repair of both breasts even if single mastectomy covered. • counseling/supportive services. • coverage for new/innovative therapies and biologies. Is the specialist physician you want available? Some policies limit your access to medical care to physicians listed in the Provider Membership Directory. This publication should be available from the customer service department of the insurance company. Obtain the most current copy available. Be sure the specialists listed in the directory are ones with expertise in the treatment of your particular problem and that they are available to you at the time you need them. Confirm with your employ
