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I’ve called Lymphedema Products and after working with them for 3 weeks, I was told today they are not working with Medicare and Compression Guru must have your provider fill out all your information on their website and my provider told me that is not something they provide because their time and effort is not paid for by insurance. Calling Medicare turned out to be useless. Has anyone had any luck with this type of situation? Any information or suggestions are appreciated. Thank you
I've had experience with Medicare and compression garments. You first have to be diagnosed with Lymphodema and your oncologist can send you to a Lymphodema clinic for therapy. Your oncologist wries a scrip for the therapist and you receive a scheduled numbers of sessions. The therapist will measure your body parts that need the compression garments and submit it to your insurance. With my Medicare Advantage insurance they will pay for 4 garments per 12 months. You will have a certain company you will have to work with. My co-pay per garments is $17. I order a new arm sleeve and a hand gauntlet every three months. Hope this helps.
Hi @A MyBCTeam Member
Oh, I just had another thought...
Are you familiar with Thyme Care? I had this assistance as part of Medicare when I was in NC. Check it out. There are nurses and advocates that can assist you. They would call me all the time to see how I was doing.
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I agree...so uncaring... it's disgusting. And, yes, some charitable organizations might be able to assist you. I hope you're able to get what you need. Hopefully, you can get some physical therapy for the lymphedema also🙏🙏🙏
Unbelievable. And here we are, another slap in a womans face by our healthcare system.
How dare your provider refuse to fill the information in so you can get this. I suggest you contact Susan Komen foundation and the American cancer society and state your case/complaint. They have advocates who might be able to help.
I think that Medicare started paying for the compression garments this year. When I spoke to Lymphedema Products I was told they are going to a new billing company, whatever that means, and Compression Guru said everything had to go through their website. They didn’t say Medicare doesn’t pay or help pay. You may want to ask before you pay just to be sure. I’m pretty sure they do help with the pump. I’m going to try my Hematologist Oncologist and then my lymphedema therapist. If all else fails, I’ll just have to bite the bullet and order on my own. I have two gloves and sleeves and they’re getting stretched out. Breast cancer, the gift that keeps giving. You are all in my prayers and I’m so glad I joined this team.
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