FAQs - Calgary Lymphedema Rehabilitation Clinic

Providing premiere Lymphedema management through evidence-based practice

INSURANCE COVERAGE

»	Is treatment covered by Alberta HealthCare?
»	Is treatment covered by Alberta Cancer Board?
»	What about my Private Insurance Benefit Coverage?
»	Personal Income Tax

COMPRESSION GARMENTS

»	Do I need to wear a compression garment to manage Lymphedema?
»	My therapist is using words such as: “Compression garment,” “Garments,” “Stockings,” “Hand glove,” and “Millimeters of mercury.” What do they all mean?
»	Does Calgary Lymphedema Rehabilitation offer surgical garment fitting services?
»	How do I obtain coverage for these compression garments?
»	How do I obtain a compression garment if I plan to use my Extended Health-care benefits?
»	How much do compression garments cost?
»	How does Alberta Aids to Daily Living (AADL) program work?
»	Do I have to pay part of the costs of this garment if I use this AADL program?
»	How do I apply to get this compression garment benefit from AADL?
»	Where can I find out more information about the AADL program, current vendors, and coverage in your area?
»	Can Calgary Lymphedema Rehabilitation authorize OR order your garments through Alberta Aids to Daily Living (AADL)?
»	Will your therapist at Calgary Lymphedema Rehabilitation make a recommendation for you to see a specific AADL approved fitter or vendor through AADL program?
»	Who are the AADL vendors that sell graduated compression garments? Where are they located?
»	Can I utilize both my private Extended Health Insurance and AADL benefit?
»	What type of compression garment should I have?
»	What is the difference between a Custom garment and a Standard garment? Which one do I need?
»	How long will I have to wait for a compression garment?
»	How do I manage my Lymphedema while waiting for the garment to arrive?
»	What if I am coming from outside of Alberta for treatment and want to know about benefits?
»	What are other factors I need to consider when getting fitted for a garment?
»	Why don’t I get a compression sleeve prior to starting treatment?
»	How many sleeves do I need to get? What if the sleeve is not right for me?
»	Do I wear my garment while I sleep?
»	Are there products available to help me manage my Lymphedema when I rest?
»	How do I care for my sleeve?