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Medicare & Medicaid Coverage of Genetic Services

WebIn a family with a known Lynch syndrome mutation (MLH1, MSH2, MSH6, PMS2, or EPCAM), genetic testing is covered only for people with signs and symptoms of a Lynch …

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Coverage of Cancer Screening

WebPrivate insurers cover some cancer screenings at 100%—not all. The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA) requires that most group health plans, as well as policies sold …

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Cancer Screenings Coverage

WebMost health plans are required to cover certain cancer screenings at 100%, with no out-of-pocket costs for the patient. These are typically cancer screenings recommended for the …

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Insurance Coverage of Cancer Treatment Overview

WebThe majority of public and private health insurance plans are required to cover cancer diagnosis and treatment; copays, coinsurance and deductibles often apply. Patient costs …

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Coverage of Prophylactic Surgery

WebMost private insurers cover prophylactic surgery for certain high-risk people. While not required under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA) or any national law, …

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Coverage of Cancer Treatment

WebMedicaid. Medicaid benefits for cancer treatment vary by state but care is generally similar to that of people with basic private health insurance. Every state’s Medicaid program is …

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Coverage of Cancer Treatment

WebThe ACA requires most insurance plans to cover cancer treatment. Under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA), most group health plans, as well as policies …

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How To Decide About Genetic Testing

WebGenetic testing can provide important, life-saving information. Seeing a genetics expert can reduce the uncertainty about whether you should have testing, which …

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Chemotherapy Skin Care and Preventing Skin Infections

WebThe key to a simple health-promoting skin care routine during chemo is to use gentle hypoallergenic skin cleansers followed by deeply hydrating hypoallergenic …

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Palliative care and integrative care

WebPalliative Careand Integrative Medicine. Palliative care is an area of medicine focused on quality of life issues for patients and their families facing life …

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Affordable Care Act (ACA) Pre-existing Conditions

WebThe Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA) prohibits the use of pre-existing conditions—such as heart disease or a cancer diagnosis—to deny, increase premiums, …

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Collecting and sharing your family medical history

WebCollecting your relatives' medical history and sharing your medical information with them. The term “degree of relatedness” describes how closely a family member is …

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Colon Cancer Screening Under Affordable Care Act (ACA)

WebColon cancer screening starting at age 45. The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA) focuses on the screening and preventive needs of Americans at average risk of …

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Sexual Health and Intimacy Information

WebGenito-urinary symptoms may be caused by decreased hormones. Treatments that either block hormones or intensify menopausal symptoms often also impact sexual health and …

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Protections against genetic discrimination vs. pre-existing conditions

WebOn the contrary, a genetic mutation carrier with any type of cancer has a manifest disease, which is considered a pre-existing condition. The ACA currently protects this person from …

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Who Are Patient and Community Stakeholders

WebPatient and community stakeholders include: patients. caregivers. advocates. advocacy groups. community-based organizations. These stakeholders have a vested interest in …

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If You Suspect Your Rights Have Been Violated

WebPrivate sector employees may have as little as 180 days from the date of the alleged discriminatory act to initiate a claim. Federal employees must contact an EEO counselor …

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Women's Health & Cancer Rights Act (WHRCA)

WebThe Women’s Health and Cancer Rights Act (WHRCA) requires most group health insurers to cover of all stages of breast reconstruction following a mastectomy or lumpectomy …

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Women's Health & Cancer Rights Act (WHRCA)

WebThe Women’s Health and Cancer Rights Act (WHRCA) requires that most group health plans cover all stages of reconstruction of the breast (s) on which a mastectomy was …

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