Consider Genetic Testing for Hereditary Cancers

Insurance companies have generally been covering these tests. An analysis of MD Anderson data in 2004 showed that 87% of insurance preauthorization requests for genetic testing were covered. Of those covered, about 90% were covered at 80% or more.

“The bottom line is that insurance companies are paying for this test,” Dr. Lu said. “The access to this genetic testing is much wider now than it was in the past.”