Patients across central Connecticut deserve advanced, natural reconstruction close to home. At Hartford Hospital and St. Francis Hospital & Medical Center, The DIEP Group offers DIEP flap breast reconstruction — an insurance-covered, permanent, and natural solution.
Below you’ll find our Hartford blog series: a complete guide to DIEP, recovery expectations, and how insurance works in Connecticut.
Visit our Before and After DIEP Flap Gallery
Why Choose DIEP Over Implants
- Natural, warm, soft feel
- Permanent — no implant exchanges every 10–15 years
- Safer after radiation (better tissue tolerance)
- No rupture or leakage risk
- Adapts with your body over time
- Tummy-tuck–like abdominal contouring as a secondary benefit
Explore Our Hartford Blog Series
- Guide: DIEP Flap Breast Reconstruction in Hartford, CT — Complete Guide
- Recovery: DIEP Flap Recovery in Hartford, CT — What to Expect at Hartford Hospital & St. Francis
- Insurance: Insurance Coverage for DIEP Flap in Connecticut
Who We Serve in Central Connecticut
We provide advanced DIEP flap breast reconstruction for patients across:
Hartford, West Hartford, East Hartford, Manchester, New Britain, Bristol, Meriden, Middletown, Wethersfield, Glastonbury, Newington, and surrounding central Connecticut towns.
Hartford, Connecticut — Insurance Coverage for DIEP Flap Breast Reconstruction
One of the most common questions we receive is:
“Is DIEP flap breast reconstruction covered by insurance in Connecticut?”
The answer is yes — DIEP flap breast reconstruction is federally protected under the Women’s Health and Cancer Rights Act (WHCRA), which requires all health insurance plans that cover mastectomy to also cover breast reconstruction, including DIEP flap surgery.
At The DIEP Group, we accept and work with most major Connecticut health insurance plans, including:
- Aetna
- Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield of Connecticut
- Cigna
- UnitedHealthcare (UHC)
- ConnectiCare
- Harvard Pilgrim Health Care
- Oxford Health Plans
Our experienced administrative team helps every patient through the preauthorization process, including:
- Submitting documentation of medical necessity
- Obtaining approval for bilateral or delayed reconstruction
- Coordinating with your breast surgeon and insurance case manager
Patients often search for:
- “Does Anthem cover DIEP flap surgery in Connecticut?”
- “How do I get insurance approval for DIEP reconstruction?”
- “Can I switch from implants to DIEP flap with Aetna or Cigna?”
FAQs (Hartford Patients)
Can I switch to DIEP if my implants are “fine”?
Yes. Insurance often covers elective implant-to-DIEP conversions.
How long is the hospital stay?
Usually 3–4 days with specialized flap monitoring and ERAS pain control.
Do I have to travel to Boston or NYC for DIEP?
No — Hartford offers high-volume DIEP locally at both Hartford and St. Francis.
Is DIEP like a tummy tuck?
It’s not billed as cosmetic surgery, but many patients enjoy a tummy-tuck–like improvement.
Schedule a Consultation
The DIEP Group
203-200-0828
thediepgroup.com
