You have three more weeks to help shape the future of lymphedema compression coverage in the United States!
CLICK HERE to submit your comments on the Lymphedema Treatment Act rules.
Comments must be submitted by August 29th. If needed, step-by-step instructions on how to use the submission form are available HERE.
In addition, the US Compression Alliance is conducting a survey on the measuring and fitting of compression garments. If you are a therapist or fitter who provides these service, click HERE to take the short survey by August 11th. Note that this survey does not replace the importance of submitting your own comments directly to CMS using the link above or below.
Please review the following resources before submitting your comments:
- Read CMS’s full proposed coverage plan for lymphedema compression garments and supplies.
- One-page Summary of the Draft Rules
- Tips for Submitting Effective Comments
- Watch our webinars:
- LTA Draft Rules – Review of Contents
- LTA Draft Rules Content & Tips for Submitting Comments –
*PLEASE NOTE: the slides from this webinar serve as an excellent checklist for the topics you may wish to comment on.
CLICK HERE to submit your comments on the Lymphedema Treatment Act rules.
Only one comment per-person is allowed. Our group will also be submitting feedback as an organization, but, just as with getting the bill passed, each individual voice is important!
After reviewing all of the above resources, if you still have questions, feel free to contact us. We would be happy to review your comments before you submit them or assist you in any way needed.
Thank you for your advocacy!
Heather Ferguson
Founder & Executive Director
Lymphedema Advocacy Group
LymphedemaTreatmentAct.org
