Anthem plans cover BRCA gene mutations screening, counseling, and testing

Anthem plans include coverage for screening, genetic counseling, and testing for harmful BRCA gene mutations. This coverage is not new to our plans, but it is now mandated by recent Nevada legislation.

The United States Preventive Services Task Force recommends screening for women with a personal or family history of breast, ovarian, tubal, or peritoneal cancer or who have an ancestry associated with breast cancer susceptibility BRCA gene mutations. The task force recommends genetic counseling for patients with a positive screening result and genetic testing, if indicated after counseling.