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How does UMP cover mastectomy and breast reconstruction?
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This benefit covers mastectomy as treatment for disease, illness, or injury, as well as:

  • Reconstruction of the breast on which the mastectomy was performed.
  • Surgery and reconstruction of the other breast to produce a symmetrical appearance.
  • Prostheses.
  • Physical complications of all stages of the mastectomy.

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Date Modified 1/12/2010
Date Created 7/17/2006

The Certificate of Coverage (COC) is the source of coverage provisions offered under UMP. If information given here is inconsistent with the UMP COC, the rules in the COC will apply. Also, the COC may have additional information on this subject.

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