Women's Cancer Act Notice: Equity-League Fund

WOMEN'S HEALTH AND CANCER RIGHTS ACT OF 1998

WOMEN'S HEALTH AND CANCER RIGHTS ACT OF 1998

This notice is being provided to you in accordance with the requirements of the new Federal law, the Women's Health and Cancer Rights Act of 1998.

Effective June 1, 1999, because the Equity-League Health Trust Fund (the "Plan") provides medical and surgical benefits in connection with a mastectomy, the Plan will also provide benefits for certain reconstructive surgery. In particular, the Plan will provide, to a participant or beneficiary who is receiving (or presents a claim to receive) benefits in connection with a mastectomy and who elects breast reconstruction in connection with such mastectomy, coverage for the following:

reconstruction of the breast on which the mastectomy has been performed;
surgery and reconstruction of the other breast to produce a symmetrical appearance; and
prostheses and physical complications associated with all stages of mastectomy, including lymphedemas, in a manner determined in consultation between the attending physician and the patient.

Benefit reimbursement will be payable at a rate of 70% of reasonable and customary charges and will be subject to an annual deductible of $350.00. In addition, to the extent permitted by applicable law, this coverage may also be subject to benefit maximums and copayment provisions that may apply under the Plan. You should review the provisions of the Plan regarding any such restrictions that may apply.

If you have any questions regarding this coverage, please contact the Fund Office.