The National External Breast Prostheses Reimbursement Program is an Australian Government initiative that provides reimbursement for both new and replacement external breast prostheses to all eligible women who have had a mastectomy as a result of breast cancer. Cost limits apply. For more information about the program and eligibility criteria, visit the Medicare Australia website.
You can also call Medicare on 13 20 11 or visit a Medicare office. For further information about where to find a breast prosthesis in your area, ask your health professional or contact the Cancer Council Helpline on 13 11 20.
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