Prosthesis

A grant is available to women who have undergone either a mastectomy or partial mastectomy for prosthesis. The grant is available through HealthPAC (the Ministry of Health’s Payment Agency) 0800 252 464.

A medical certificate stating the requirement for the Breast Prosthesis Service will be required in order to obtain the funding. This should be done through your Surgeon or Breast Care Nurse.

The grant will be the amount of $600 for each 4 year period, and this should cover the cost of a prosthesis and special bras. At the end of the 4 year period any remaining balance will be forfeited and the entitlement for the next 4 year period will become available.

Local Prosthesis Suppliers

Your Top Drawer - Lingerie on Coleman: 8 Coleman Pl Palmerston North. Phone Sarah Emmert on 06 3593278 for a discrete appointment at the shop or in your own home if required. Sarah offers options from different suppliers and is passionate about fulfilling the needs of local prosthesis ladies.

Naturalwear – Auckland: Christine Brady visits once a month, and fittings are done at the Cancer Society (Addis House 135 Ruahine Street Palmerston North. Phone 06 3565355

Undercover Secrets: Christine Vendt is happy to arrange a fitting either at the Cancer Society or in your own home throughout the lower North Island.
Phone 0800 272 748 (0800 BRAS 4 U)

Naturalwear – Wellington: 13 Riddiford Street, Phone 04 38891611

If you are from outside the MidCentral Health region, your surgeon or local cancer society should have a list of the prosthesis suppliers in your area.

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Last Updated 11/11/2009