Government reconsiders payment changes for breast cancer surgery

[@jml4774]

Get profit out of medical care! It should not be a "for profit" industry!

[@duncanbleak3819]

And, the price gouging in the U.S. healthcare(?) system continues!

[@jls5373]

What is the point of even having insurance(any kind-health, home, car, etc.), if it's not helpful/there to use when you need it? And, the second you file a claim, even for the most insignificant thing, besides fighting you on payment, they raise your rates as a punishment for daring to need it.

[@oliviabrown261]

Very brave. She is a warrior. If it were penis reconfiguration, then they would pay for it. Women's health matters.

[@mauricepowers3804]

I'll tell you exactly how it happened. I'm a retired surgical scrub nurse and the insurance companies are interested in making money they are not interested in making people's lives better it's all about the money the money the money!!!!!!!!

[@xandradee6584]

YES!!!! My thoughts exactly!!!! It’s a maddening situation!

[@37Raffaella]

I wish for better healthcare and treatment for people in the United States….everyone deserves what we have in the EU….

[@patriciagurwitz509]

At the end of the day it’s always about making a profit for these insurance companies at the expense of a patient. That’s not fair healthcare😮

[@gmamah9559]

I hope those decision makers know that guys get breast cancer also.

[@bobcharlie2337]

This is terrible. It's unfair. Options need to be available for women and everyone. Why do lobbists get to choose what happens in our healthcare .

[@meahdahlgren6537]

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[@k.p.9990]

So the 'replace implants every 10 years' is that for silicone implants? I've had my saline for 20 years with no issues. Either way, insurance should take care of their customers. Especially when it comes to cancer aftermath.

[@DAIBLA81]

Keep following on this issue, if nobody keep them accountable the insurance companies will start not paying for these necessary surgeries for the survivors.

[@daynaal-shammary5141]

Very brave of her to fight for hers and other women’s right to affordable covers.

[@Scole23786]

This young woman is so courageous and amazing.

[@Lotusblume.8]

Thank you for being a pioneer for this cause! ❤

[@zoecunningham3019]

Insurance companies disregard concern of individuals medical health needs. Only view people as income to acquire more profit for their own bonuses & business. Greedily, compulsively accumulating by cutting coverages. We people deserve higher standards of an oversight committee that does not bend a knee allowing mistreatment to continue .

[@debrablum3738]

❤ So glad she fought back to get what she needed!

[@reezagibbons465]

BCBS operates just like a bank .. it was my worst work experience period .. I said happy days ahead when they lay us off last year .. for profit most insurance complies are and blue cross have more moneys than regional banks .

[@leannegoddard4989]

I wonder what the two cold hearted commentators would feel if it was for someone they cared about. Very inappropriate response!

[@tjmichael8773]

it's discrimination against women

[@bearteeka4782]

They only paused it because they got outed 🤬. Universal health care. Put these vultures out of business. Their employees can go to work for the universal system.

[@peni1641]

It's a slightly bias reporting Medicare & Medicaid are taxpayer funded programs BCBS offer various coverage through M/M coverage. They didn't ppl to get on Medicaid or Medicare just so they have this procedure. And Diep Flap surgery is two surgeries in at once with more possible complications. It's a high risk surgery.

[@bethhendricks5567]

Insurance companies ALWAYS tell the truth 😆

[@AnnaBolster-c6p]

She's awesome

[@consciouscrypto3090]

Insurance is paying for men to have breast implants just for bought 'on demand' letters from online doctors, so it can surely pay for reconstructive surgery for every woman who needs it after cancer.

[@territhompson8045]

I’m wanting to have this done as well but I’m 58 and on Medicaid and Medicare so I’m not sure if it will cover the surgery or not. Especially since it’s been 15 years since I had my mastectomy

[@standupFYR805]

Great research report

[@SalmaMustafe-g8j]

Where is that

[@aikanae1]

We need to get rid of insurance for a single payer. M4all.

[@Scole23786]

I am so happy that Blue Cross Blue Shield covered my DIEP flap. There would be no way that I could afford to pay the close to $300k bill. This procedure is not just for esthetics, this is necessary to avoid breast cancer. How can insurance companies and the government put profit ahead of patients’ health. They should leave the medical decisions to the surgeons and patients.

[@birdeye700]

A brave lady

[@cindyjones8284]

Greedy Liars!

[@lori-annefay4138]

Shame on Cigna!!!

[@iamshe7406]

God bless you

[@vestayan1710]

My doctors top choice for cancer treatment is igrotum, and Im seeing incredible results.

[@thekaerichtexas]

She thinks insurance companies care??? 😆🤣😂😹

[@deschelbutler4859]

That's not an easy surgery. I didnt want anyone touching my stomach. Yes natural breast but it weakens yoyr stomach muscles.