Bone Marrow Transplantation for Breast Cancer (cont.)

Will My Insurance Provider Cover My Bone Marrow Transplant?

Insurance reimbursement for bone marrow transplantation is not automatic. Many insurance companies require precertification letters of medical necessity.

As soon as you know that a bone marrow transplant is a possibility, contact your insurance carrier. Don't assume your insurance will cover any or all costs associated with your transplant. It is essential to know your rights as a patient, understand your insurance policy, enlist the support of your employer, and have your physician work closely with you and your insurer to cover your bone marrow transplant.

Reviewed by the doctors at The Cleveland Clinic Taussig Cancer Center.

Edited by Charlotte E. Grayson, MD, WebMD, February 2004.

Portions of this page copyright © The Cleveland Clinic 2000-2004

Last Editorial Review: 1/31/2005

Source: MedicineNet.com
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