To get this you must:
- be enrolled in Medicare
- have had breast surgery as a result of breast cancer
- not have purchased and already claimed under this program in the past 2 years.
You’ll be reimbursed if you’ve had breast surgery as a result of breast cancer. This includes:
- full mastectomies
- prophylactic mastectomies - preventative surgery
- partial mastectomies
- lumpectomies.
You can also get an additional rebate of up to $400 for post-surgery breast prosthesis for swimming. These prosthesis must be designed specifically to wear during water activities.
Read the full conditions under who can get it.