Rebate for breast MRI for women under 50
Late in December, 2008, the Acting Minister for Health and Ageing announced a new Medicare rebate for breast MRI for women under the age of 50 who are at high risk of developing, but have not been diagnosed with, breast cancer. The rebate will be available from 1 February 2009.
To be eligible women must have a strong family history of breast cancer or a known genetic mutation. In addition, a referral for breast MRI must be made by a specialist and can only be conducted on Medicare-eligible MRI units, by Medicare-eligible providers.
Last updated by Purple Boots Apr. 2, 2009.
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