This bill requires insurers and similar entities which cover prosthetic devices and mastectomies to cover reconstructive surgery necessary to achieve symmetry after a mastectomy as recommended by the oncologist or primary care physician. The bill does not apply to supplemental insurance policies. The bill requires insurers and similar entities to cover prosthetic devices and reconstructive surgery necessary to achieve symmetry, if the insured has had a mastectomy that was covered by the insurer. The bill requires insurers and similar entities to cover prosthetic devices and reconstructive surgery necessary to achieve symmetry, if the insured has had a mastectomy that was covered by the insurer. Supporters say that mastectomy is a physically and psychologically devastating procedure for a woman.
Mastectomy is only half of the procedure.
Healing is not restored until symmetry is restored. There are a wide variety of responses to restore symmetry. This bill could be expanded to include other limbs. There was no opposition voiced to the committee. Shear The bill requires insurers and similar entities to cover prosthetic devices and reconstructive surgery necessary to achieve symmetry, if the insured has had a mastectomy that was covered by the insurer.