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Anthem Covers Surgical Mesh for Breast Reconstruction | Tampa News

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Anthem just flipped its script on surgical mesh for breast reconstruction—now calling it “medically necessary” after a year-long investigation into how prior denials devastated patients. This bold move makes Anthem one of only two major insurers covering it, alongside Cigna, following new evidence and pressure from survivors like Beth Clark and surgeons like Dr. Alicia Billington. The change opens doors for more women to access life-changing procedures, especially as lawmakers push to update the Women’s Health & Cancer Rights Act for full coverage at every stage. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/d7c73c18bc8da36b

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