Insurance Coverage For Compression Stockings

Year: 2017

Resolution Number: 87

Action Taken: Approved

Status: Complete

Author(s): Thomas LaRouere, Elaina Molter, Alexandra Ortiz, Neil Patel, Blake Sanford, Elizabeth Scott, AJ Shadrach, Eric Walton, and Erik Winterholler

Sponsor: Eric Walton

On behalf of: Medical Student Section

Committee: A (Medical Care Delivery)

Resolved Section(s):
RESOLVED: That the Michigan Delegation to the American Medical Association (AMA) ask our AMA to engage all relevant stakeholders in ensuring unconditional Medicare compensation for gradient compression stockings as prescribed by a physician under the durable medical equipment portion of coverage, including for cases of preventative use and for patients without a present venous stasis ulcer.

Fiscal Note: NULL

Resolution: View PDF for Insurance Coverage For Compression Stockings

For More Information, Contact:

Stacey Hettiger , Director
Health Care Delivery
517-336-5732
shettiger@msms.org