The Most Supportive B.R.A.* on the Market

The B.R.E.A.S.T. Fund helps eliminate the remaining balance after breast reconstruction surgery — the co-pays, deductibles, and surprise bills that arrive once treatment is over.

Because the last step of reconstruction should feel like relief, not another invoice.

*Breast Reconstruction Advocate

Why Support?

  • Fully Covered? Not Always.

    Breast reconstruction is typically required by law to be covered by insurance, but that doesn’t mean it’s paid in full.

    Patients are often responsible for deductibles, co-insurance, and remaining balances.

  • After the Final Stitch

    From diagnosis through mastectomy and reconstruction, breast cancer care involves multiple procedures and major decisions.

    Unexpected medical bills can make that process even more overwhelming.

  • The Fine Print of Being "Covered"

    These balances often come months after surgery, once insurance is fully processed and the final patient responsibility is determined.

    Clearing that last bill can help patients fully focus on healing and adjusting to their new normal.

  • A Little Extra Lift

    The B.R.E.A.S.T. Fund helps eliminate the remaining patient balance after reconstruction surgery is complete.

  • Direct Patient Impact

    Every contribution made through this page goes directly toward reconstruction grants for patients.

  • Built on Support

    We operate with a fully volunteer board.
    No salaries. No administrative overhead.

 FAQs

  • We provide grants that help eliminate the remaining patient balance after breast reconstruction surgery once insurance payments have been processed.

    These balances often include deductibles, co-insurance, or other out-of-pocket costs.

  • Insurance may cover reconstruction, but that does not mean it is fully paid for.

    Patients are often responsible for deductibles, co-insurance, or out-of-pocket maximums, which can leave them with significant balances after surgery.

  • No. The B.R.E.A.S.T. Fund does not provide funding before surgery.

    Our grants are designed specifically to help eliminate remaining balances after reconstruction is complete.

  • Detailed eligibility guidelines will be shared when applications open.

    Applicants will generally need to be Louisiana residents who received breast reconstruction care from a board-certified plastic surgeon practicing in Louisiana and have a remaining patient balance after insurance processing.

    More details coming soon.

  • The first round of reconstruction grants will begin October 2026.

    Applications and eligibility details will be shared on this website before the grant cycle opens.

  • No. Breast reconstruction is considered medically necessary and not a cosmetic procedure.

    Grants are limited to medically related breast reconstruction following breast cancer treatment.

    Cosmetic or elective procedures are not eligible.

  • All contributions made through this website are fully restricted for patient reconstruction grants.

    The B.R.E.A.S.T. Fund operates with a volunteer board and no paid staff, ensuring support goes directly to patients.

  • Yes. The B.R.E.A.S.T. Fund is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, and contributions may be tax-deductible as allowed by law.

    Our FEIN number is 39-2629078.

  • Yes. You can select one of the suggested amounts or enter any contribution you’d like on either a monthly, recurring or a one-time donation.