Women's Health and Cancer Rights Act (WHCRA)
Requires health plans that cover mastectomy to also cover breast reconstruction, prostheses, and treatment of physical complications at all stages of mastect...
Women's Health and Cancer Rights Act (WHCRA) provides your rights support for cancer patients and families in National (USA). Requires health plans that cover mastectomy to also cover breast reconstruction, prostheses, and treatment of physical complications at all stages of mastectomy.
Your Rights
Women's Health and Cancer Rights Act (WHCRA)
Requires health plans that cover mastectomy to also cover breast reconstruction, prostheses, and treatment of physical complications at all stages of mastectomy.
Eligibility
All insured patients undergoing mastectomy
How to Apply
Notify your insurance plan
Area Served
National (USA)
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