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[Lila Belle]

On 6/1/2014 gazelle77 said: What is the cost for having the test done to see if you have the gene?

From Susan Komen site:

Check with your health insurance provider to find out whether the costs of genetic counseling and testing are covered in your plan. Many plans cover these costs when your health care provider recommends this testing.

If you have a new insurance plan that began on or after August 1, 2012, the Affordable Care Act (health care reform) requires coverage of these costs (when recommended by a provider). If you have a BRCA1/2 gene mutation, the Affordable Care Act also requires coverage of counseling to help you decide if taking medications to lower the risk of breast cancer is right for you.

If your provider recommends BRCA1/2 testing, but you cannot afford to get tested, there are programs that may be able to help. If you do not have insurance or your insurance plan does not cover this cost or you cannot afford the co-payment, you may qualify for these programs. The Myriad Financial Assistance Program (sponsored by the company that makes the BRCAnalysis test) and the Cancer Resource Foundation offer financial assistance to people who qualify.

[gazelle77]

Thank-you.

[Puzzle Piece]

Thanks for the info.