DIEP Surgery - Changing insurance between Phase 1 and Phase 2

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rdeesides
rdeesides Member Posts: 459
edited September 2018 in Breast Reconstruction

Has anyone had to change insurance in between Phase 1 and Phase 2 of DIEP? I will likely be in that position and am wondering if I will have difficulty getting phase 2 approved.

Thanks,

Rebekah

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  • Runrcrb
    Runrcrb Member Posts: 577
    edited September 2018

    You shouldn't have a problem; if the new insurance covers a mastectomy, as I understand it, federal law requires the insurance to cover reconstruction. Phase 1 or 2 shouldn't matter. I had to change insurance 2 days prior to my last chemo session - not a problem.

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  • Trishyla
    Trishyla Member Posts: 1,005
    edited September 2018

    Ditto what Runrcrb said. Had to change insurance 2 times. No problem with coverage.

    Trish

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  • rdeesides
    rdeesides Member Posts: 459
    edited September 2018

    Thank you all. This is a relief. I have a tricky work situation where I’m getting laid off so glad to hear I will be ok when I switch over to my husband’s insurance

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