Newsletter Archives

Today marks two months since the start of Medicare coverage for lymphedema compression supplies. Considering the magnitude of this undertaking – the last time a new Medicare benefit category was created was in the 1980s – implementation has gone smoothly. But as expected, there have been a few bumps in the road, and there are […]

We have a new easy-to-print one-pager outlining key information about the new LTA coverage! Click HERE or on the image at the bottom of this message to view the document online and download it for printing.  If you are a patient, this one-pager is perfect for sharing with your clinicians and garment supplier, if they […]

We’ve just updated our Frequently Asked Questions document. If you are new to our mailing list or still have lingering questions, please refer to this helpful resource.  If you are a Medicare patient looking for a supplier who is ready to take your order, you can find a partial listing on our temporary Compression Suppliers […]

Every Monday from 3:00-4:00pm Eastern, CMS hosts a live chat!  Register for a live chat session by clicking here, then scroll down to the “Listing of Events” section and click on the link for the day you would like to attend. REMINDER: The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) will be hosting one final […]

Happy New Year and Happy New Coverage! Some Medicare beneficiaries have already received their compression garments under the new coverage, like this advocate, who wrote to me on Monday to say: “Just thought I would let you know that I picked up my first sets of sleeves and gauntlets today. It was like Christmas and […]

For a limited time, we are pleased to be able to offer educational materials FREE of charge! By completing this form, you will receive 100 of the cards pictured below.  Ideal places for distributing these cards are doctor’s and therapist’s offices, support groups, compression garment fitters/suppliers, etc. The order form will remain open until January 31st, […]

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has released the 2024 DMEPOS fee schedule, which includes the pricing list for compression garments and supplies. As a reminder, if you have traditional Medicare, lymphedema compression supplies will be covered under Part B. Like any other DME item, you will need to pay your deductible plus […]

Additional information for current and prospective Medicare suppliers of compression garments has been released and can be found in this article: Lymphedema Compression Treatment Items – Correct Coding and Billing. If you are a Medicare supplier or in the process of enrolling, please let us know by completing this form, so that we can include […]

Patients, care providers, and compression suppliers should all check out the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services’ new page, Lymphedema Compression Treatment Supplies! It contains guidance that complements the information below, as well as links to important resources, especially for prescribers and suppliers.  PATIENTS & CARE PROVIDERS:  Eventually, you will be able to search for […]