At AVIVA LYMPHATICS
Manual Lymph Drainage Therapy & Lymphedema Therapy
Aviva Lymphatics provide Lymphedema Therapy and Manual Lymphatic Drainage
for patients with Lymphedema, Post-Operative edema, Prenatal edema/ Postpartum.
Manual Lymph Drainage is recommended for Joint Replacement, Sinuses & allergies, Auto Immune Disorders and for overall health & detoxification .
Aviva Lymphatics is a proud member of NLN
NLF is a nonprofit organization founded in 1988 to provide education and guidance regarding lymphedema management to patients, healthcare professionals, and the general public by disseminating information on the prevention and management of lymphedema. The NLN was the first organization established in the US dedicated to lymphedema and founded Lymphedema Day, March 6, which is the day they became incorporated as a nonprofit.
The Lymphedema Treatment Act is a federal law passed .
The Lymphedema Treatment Act is a federal law passed on December 23, 2022, that will go into effect on January 1, 2024, to improve Medicare insurance coverage for the medically necessary, doctor-prescribed compression supplies that are the cornerstone of lymphedema treatment. As with most bills, this was an exhaustive process that was persistently pursued for over a decade by a passionate set of individuals and organizations.
Currently, Medicare and other similar policies do not cover doctor-prescribed compression supplies used daily, and which are critical components, of lymphedema treatment. An estimated 3-5 million Americans suffer from lymphedema, a buildup of lymphatic fluid that can be painful and debilitating. Compression supplies can be costly without insurance assistance, and therefore, many patients suffer from worsening progression of their condition without the supplies needed to maintain it. The Center for Medicare Services (CMS) does not have the authority to add or redefine benefit categories, only Congress does, which explains the need for legislationThe Lymphedema Treatment Act is a federal law passed on December 23, 2022, that will go into effect on January 1, 2024, to improve Medicare insurance coverage for the medically necessary, doctor-prescribed compression supplies that are the cornerstone of lymphedema treatment. As with most bills, this was an exhaustive process that was persistently pursued for over a decade by a passionate set of individuals and organizations.
Currently, Medicare and other similar policies do not cover doctor-prescribed compression supplies used daily, and which are critical components, of lymphedema treatment. An estimated 3-5 million Americans suffer from lymphedema, a buildup of lymphatic fluid that can be painful and debilitating. Compression supplies can be costly without insurance assistance, and therefore, many patients suffer from worsening progression of their condition without the supplies needed to maintain it. The Center for Medicare Services (CMS) does not have the authority to add or redefine benefit categories, only Congress does, which explains the need for legislation.
