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Insurance after masectomy
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Insurance after masectomy
by On The Vine, Oct 01, 2002 12:00AM
I am looking for an insurance company that will insure me. I had a benign phyllodes tumor. I opted to have a masectomy. I now find myself uninsurable.
Is there any one out there that has found an insurance company that will insure someone that had a phyllodes tumor? any help will be greatly appriciated.
Thank you.
Is there any one out there that has found an insurance company that will insure someone that had a phyllodes tumor? any help will be greatly appriciated.
Thank you.
Doctor's Answer
by CCF-RN,MSN-rf, Oct 01, 2002 12:00AM
Dear on the vine: I am not an insurance expert but I believe most companies must provide open enrollment. This may be expensive and it may exclude any breast-related problems for a period of time. You might check with your local department of social services or ask a social worker at the hospital where you were treated.
