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FAQS

  1. INSURANCE COVERAGE
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    Is treatment covered by the British Columbia Medical Services Plan?
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    How about coverage through my private insurance benefits?
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    Do I have any options for coverage with B.C. Pharmacare?
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    Are any of these services tax deductible?

  2. 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 Canadian Lymphedema & Rehabilitation Services offer graduated compression garment fitting services?
    » How do I obtain coverage for these compression garments?
    » How much are graduated compression garments?
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    What type of graduated compression garment should I have? 

    » What is the difference between a custom garment and standard garment? Which one do I need?
    » How do I manage the Lymphedema while waiting for the compression garments to arrive?
    » 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? What if the garment is not right for me?
    » Do I wear my daytime graduated compression garments while I sleep?
    » What are the products available to help me manage my Lymphedema while I rest?
    » How do I care for my new graduated compression garment?

  3. EXTENDED HEALTHCARE BENEFITS SUMMARY
    » How do I obtain a compression garment if I plan to use extended healthcare benefits?