The National External Breast Prostheses Reimbursement Program is an Australian Government initiative to provide reimbursement of up to $400 for both new and replacement external breast prostheses to all eligible women who have had a mastectomy as a result of breast cancer.The $400 limit applies for each prosthesis for each breast.
The Australian Government’s reimbursement program commenced on 1 December 2008 with Medicare Australia administering the reimbursements.
All external breast prostheses purchased from 1 July 2008 are eligible for reimbursement. Once a claim has been made, reimbursements for replacement prostheses can be claimed no earlier than 2 years from the date of purchase of the last prosthesis.
Women can access more information about the program, including eligibility criteria and claim form by:
- visiting the Medicare Australia website
- contacting Medicare Australia on 132 011 (call charges may apply)
- visiting a Medicare Australia office.
