The federal government passed
legislation mandating specific
coverage for health plan members
who choose to have breast reconstruction
surgery after a mastectomy.
This legislation is called the
Women’s Health and Cancer
Rights Act of 1998. For many
years, Dean Health Plan has
provided coverage for
breast reconstruction
after a mastectomy
and related
services.
This legislation allows for:
- reconstruction of the breast on
which a mastectomy has been
performed
- surgery and reconstruction for
the other breast to produce
a symmetrical appearance
- prostheses
- care for physical
complications during
all stages of
mastectomy,
including
lymphedema
Your health insurance policy
through Dean Health Plan already
complies with this act.
If you have any questions about
the Women’s Health and Cancer
Rights Act of 1998 or about your
covered benefits, please call the
Dean Health Plan Customer
Service Department at 1-608-828-
1301 or toll-free at 1-800-279-
1301. Our Customer Service hours
are Monday through Thursday,
from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., and
Friday, from 8 a.m to 4:30 p.m.
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