S 2051
Breast Cancer Patient Equity Act of 2021
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The Breast Cancer Patient Equity Act of 2021 seeks to improve access to breast reconstruction for Medicare beneficiaries who have undergone a mastectomy. The bill would require Medicare to cover custom-fabricated breast prostheses, offering an alternative to traditional surgical breast reconstruction. Currently, Medicare only covers surgically implanted prostheses and some external prostheses, leaving many women without access to this option. This change aims to address disparities in care and provide more personalized options for breast reconstruction.
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