The following websites provide educational information about the availability of insurance coverage for breast reconstruction surgery and breast prostheses following a mastectomy. This includes specific information regarding the Women’s Health and Cancer Rights Act of 1998 (P.L. 105-277).
Insurance Coverage: Women's Health and Cancer Rights Act of 1998
Breast Cancer website provides information on how to make sense of breast health and breast cancer for individuals to make a more informed decision on care and treatment:
Centers for Medicaid/Medicare Services provides information for people with Medicaid, information on the expansion of federal law that protects patients who choose to have breast reconstruction due to a mastectomy:
Digital brochure on FAQ regarding Women's Health and Cancer Rights Act of 1998, Women's rights after a mastectomy:
American Cancer Society provides information on health insurance laws and FAQ on breast reconstruction due to a mastectomy:
Breast Reconstruction guide for Black Women:
The AIRS Foundation works in partnership with physicians in the United States to provide resources and access to breast reconstruction: