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(Vic) Lymphoedema Compression Garment Program Update
ICYMI, Victorians can now access funding for lymphoedema compression garments via SWEP. https://swep.bhs.org.au/news/353/LymphoedemaCompressionGarmentProgramUpdate/
Sounds great for those of you living in Victoria, especially the no means testing.
I do have a couple of questions about the wording of the eligibility criteria that you may or may not be able to answer
Just my thoughts/ questions
I do have a couple of questions about the wording of the eligibility criteria that you may or may not be able to answer
- No other funding options - would this mean that you couldn't be eligible to claim from private health insurance, ie you might not be eligible if you have insurance cover
- "Compression garments required for long term management of lymphoedema that limits participation in core activities of daily living and or functional limb use" - surely lymphoedema shouldn't have to get that bad before you're eligible
Just my thoughts/ questions