This message has important information for both patients and lymphedema suppliers.
FOR PATIENTS:
- Save the date — On February 26, 2026, at noon EST, we will be presenting a webinar that will include coverage criteria, how to choose a supplier that aligns with your medical needs and insurance plan, how to read your Explanation of Benefits statement, and how to handle problems and appeals. The webinar will be recorded, and a registration link will be sent soon.
- If you need help finding a supplier, use our Lymphedema Supplier Directory, and if you already have a supplier, please check to see if they are listed and encourage them to add their business if they are not. The directory is a 100% free resource for patients and suppliers.
- Please refer to our Patient Handout for details about coverage, and we also have Provider and Supplier handouts to share with your healthcare team.
FOR SUPPLIERS:
- We are pleased to share with you two important articles from Noel Neil, Chief Compliance Officer at ACU-Serve, New Modifier Requirements for Ventilators, Lymphedema Compression Treatment Items, and Pneumatic Compression Devices, and as previously shared, Medicare Audits of Lymphedema Compression Treatment Items.
- As part of the Final Rule, CMS has expanded its authority to monitor, audit, suspend or revoke accreditation status of poorly performing Accredited Organizations (AO) or non-compliant suppliers. For DMEPOS suppliers, the accreditation cycle will shift from every three years to annually. More information is available from the CMS fact sheet or contact your specific AO with questions.
- If you have not already added your business to our Lymphedema Supplier Directory, please do! The directory is a 100% free resource for patients and suppliers, but you must self-register. Just click on the “register” button and follow the prompts to create an account.
- Please refer to our Supplier Handout for details about coverage, and we also have Patient and Provider handouts that you may wish to share with your customers and the clinicians you work with.
FREE INFORMATION CARDS:
And, we provide free information cards, which you can order in packages of 50 or 100. These cards put vital information into the hands of patients and clinicians. Together, we can continue to make the future brighter for those who suffer from lymphedema!
Heather Ferguson
Founder & Executive Director
Lymphedema Advocacy Group
LymphedemaAdvocacyGroup.org
