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What Is LTA?
Lymphedema Treatment Act
Currently, Medicare, and consequently many other policies, do not cover one of the critical components of lymphedema treatment, the medically necessary doctor-prescribed compression supplies used daily in lymphedema treatment.
What the Lymphedema Treatment Act Will Do!
The Lymphedema Treatment Act (LTA) will improve coverage for the treatment of lymphedema from any cause by amending Medicare statute to allow for coverage of compression supplies. Although this legislation relates specifically to a change in Medicare law, it would set a precedent for Medicaid and private insurers to follow. Lymphedema Treatment Act (HR930/S497) is a bipartisan bill that has over 400 cosponsors in the House and Senate and broad stakeholder support.
WHAT CAN YOU DO?
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South Carolina Senator and House Representative!!
SC SENATORS
Suggested Script.
“I am a constituent calling in support of the Lymphedema Treatment Act (S497).
I would like Senator [name] to cosponsor this bill.
This issue is important to me because…[2-3 brief sentences].
I would appreciate the opportunity to speak to the Health Legislative Aide about this bill
and can be reached at[your number].”
SC HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Suggested Script.
“I am a constituent calling in support of the Lymphedema Treatment Act, HR930.
I would like Representative [name] to cosponsor this bill.
This issue is important to me because…[2-3 brief sentences].
I would appreciate the opportunity to speak to the Health Legislative Aide about this bill
and can be reached at [your number].”