Compression garments
Compression garments are used for the treatment of lymphoedema or the treatment of vascular conditions or to minimise scarring following burns or prescribed post-surgery. It does not include sports compression garments used to improve performance or post-exercise recovery.
Claim must be supported by a written request from a medical professional prescribing the use of a garment for a specific condition and compression based on the needs of the patient unless there is previous claims history or eligibility check to substantiate that compression garments are needed.
Compression garments for pregnancy are used both pre- and postpartum to reduce swelling, provide relief of pain associated with pregnancy & assist in postpartum recovery.
Payable for recovery shorts and leggings that are TGA approved.
Pregnancy active wear such as sports-related or body enhancing garments are not included.
Claim must be supported by a written request from a medical professional prescribing the use of a garment during and after pregnancy.
