Expanded Coverage for Breast Reconstruction Post-Mastectomy, Including Nipple Tattooing.
This act expands health insurance, Medicare, and Medicaid coverage to include comprehensive breast reconstruction after mastectomy. It specifically covers nipple-areolar complex tattooing, aiming to improve the quality of life for individuals post-surgery. These changes will facilitate access to complete post-mastectomy care, reducing financial burdens on patients.
Key points
Private health insurance and group health plans must cover nipple-areolar complex tattooing as part of breast reconstruction after mastectomy.
Medicare and Medicaid programs extend their benefits to include full breast reconstructive services, including nipple-areolar complex tattooing, deeming them medically necessary.
Nipple-areolar complex tattooing can be performed by a physician, physician extender, or State-licensed tattoo artist, as prescribed by a physician.
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