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Wonk
7 years agoMember
Is detecting BC classified as a pre-existing condition?
I changed Health Insurers in April. Kept the same level of cover. There’s no problem with my impending hospital stay, however my fund asked me if it is a pre-existing condition. My last mammogram scre...
Wonk
7 years agoMember
Hi @BroniD, from what I’ve now read we should be fine. The health care fund have given me a form to send to both my GP and Specialist to provide history about the condition. I also need a copy of my GP’s referral letter and and authority to release information form. Once I have everything I send them to the health fund and they get an independent medical assessor to decide. As @mjheke said I’ll put a note on these requesting them to fast track their assessment. All the best with yours.