What is the Rupture Payment Option?
A33. If one or more of your Dow Corning silicone gel breast implants has ruptured, you may be eligible for the Rupture Payment. Only claims for ruptured Dow Corning breast implants will be paid. Also, it must be a rupture of a silicone gel implant, or the gel portion of a double-lumen implant. Ruptured saline implants are not eligible. Rupture claims for domestic claimants that are approved will receive a $20,000 Base Payment and, if enough money is available, an additional $5,000 Premium Payment.