Stories from patients, family members, and clinicians are critically important. These first-hand accounts illustrate for members of Congress and their staff why passage of the Lymphedema Treatment Act is so important.
For most patients, the pandemic has made it even more challenging to manage their lymphedema, and the need for insurance coverage for compression garments and supplies is more urgent. If this is true for you or someone you care about, we especially need to hear from you.
- If you’ve not yet submitted your story to our My Lymphedema Story campaign we hope you will consider doing so this week. More details about how your story will be used and what to include can be found on the submission form.
- If you’ve shared your story previously but your circumstances have changed because the pandemic and shutdowns have impacted your ability to manage your lymphedema, please take a moment to send us an update.
- If you’re not sure if you’ve submitted your story in the past just let us know and we’d be happy to check.
Now, more than ever, patients need insurance coverage for their doctor prescribed, medically necessary compression garments and supplies. Members of Congress need to hear your stories to understand why passage of the Lymphedema Treatment Act is more important than ever!
Heather Ferguson
Founder & Executive Director
Lymphedema Advocacy Group
LymphedemaTreatmentAct.org
