Insurance Companies Are Reluctant to Pay for BRCA Testing

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Insurance Companies Are Reluctant to Pay for BRCA Testing

FIRST PERSON | Angelina Jolie's recent decision to have a prophylactic mastectomy in order to reduce her breast cancer risk has raised awareness about the BRCA gene mutation. A report released by Bio News Texas on May 29 states that insurance companies are reluctant to pay for BRCA testing and genetic counseling. I know firsthand how difficult it can be to get insurance to pay for this test. Unless an extensive family history is proven, it is not a covered procedure. It is expensive; the test costs $3,000 to $4,000. The cost makes testing unavailable for many women.

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