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Medical Service Insurance: coverage for prosthesis
- Medical Service Insurance
- Practical expenses
- Early Stage
$150 towards the cost of each breast prosthesis every two years. If your income is less than $30,000, you may qualify for an additional $150 for each prosthesis and $40 towards the cost of a mastectomy bra. The balance could be covered by your private insurance.
For mastectomy and lumpectomy patients who have a valid health card. To qualify for the additional low-income benefit, a Notice of Assessment must be supplied.
Complete this application and mail or fax to the address within.
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Phone: 1-888-894-5353
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