Re: Medical Grade Compression Socks

wagirl · ‎03-09-2010

@lavenderfields --I think I would check AMZ. Ridiculous that insurance won't pay for them!!! All you need is the info you already have------make sure AMZ excepts returns tho --sometimes they won't due to the nature of the item.

Zoe · ‎06-10-2015

Been wearing compression socks for 15 years. They are ineed VERY expensive. The cheapest I've been able to find the exact full length socks I need is $65/pair.

Your doctor should write a prescription. Then, your insurance should cover it, though they may have a max number covered per year. NOTE: most insurance companies view an individual sock as a "unit" -- NOT a pair. Also, check around your area for local sellers. While most sellers won't work directly with insurance, some may.

All compression socks are not created equal. When I first was required to wear a compression sock, my medical practice brought in a local provider who went over all of the options -- color, edging, brands, style, etc. Seems your doctor's office should be offering a little more support. Do they have a patient advocate who can perhaps help? There are different types of compression socks that work best for different types of issues (clots vs. lymphedema vs. lipedema).

I've tried Sigvaris in the past and didn't like their foot pattern, which was straighter compared to other brands. It was creating a ligature at my ankle. My tried & true brand is Juzo.

Good luck! There are options out there. You just need to find your network. Lean on your doctor's office to provide more guidance, resources, and direction. Just a mention of a compression sock is the bare minimum a service provider could (should) do.

lavenderfields · ‎12-30-2011

@Zoe wrote:
Been wearing compression socks for 15 years. They are ineed VERY expensive. The cheapest I've been able to find the exact full length socks I need is $65/pair.

Your doctor should write a prescription. Then, your insurance should cover it, though they may have a max number covered per year. NOTE: most insurance companies view an individual sock as a "unit" -- NOT a pair. Also, check around your area for local sellers. While most sellers won't work directly with insurance, some may.

All compression socks are not created equal. When I first was required to wear a compression sock, my medical practice brought in a local provider who went over all of the options -- color, edging, brands, style, etc. Seems your doctor's office should be offering a little more support. Do they have a patient advocate who can perhaps help? There are different types of compression socks that work best for different types of issues (clots vs. lymphedema vs. lipedema).

I've tried Sigvaris in the past and didn't like their foot pattern, which was straighter compared to other brands. It was creating a ligature at my ankle. My tried & true brand is Juzo.

Good luck! There are options out there. You just need to find your network. Lean on your doctor's office to provide more guidance, resources, and direction. Just a mention of a compression sock is the bare minimum a service provider could (should) do.

I live in a very small community with 2 vascular surgeons in the whole county. The nurse practitioner that I saw measured my leg and told me what size to buy. She said that they could write a prescription but insurance usually doesn't pay for compression socks. There is one small medical supply store in my area. The nurse practitioner told me to look on Amazon or buy at the medical supply store. I will look for the Juzo brand. Thank you for your suggestions.

CelticCrafter · ‎03-09-2010

@lavenderfields wrote:
@Zoe wrote:
Been wearing compression socks for 15 years. They are ineed VERY expensive. The cheapest I've been able to find the exact full length socks I need is $65/pair.

Your doctor should write a prescription. Then, your insurance should cover it, though they may have a max number covered per year. NOTE: most insurance companies view an individual sock as a "unit" -- NOT a pair. Also, check around your area for local sellers. While most sellers won't work directly with insurance, some may.

All compression socks are not created equal. When I first was required to wear a compression sock, my medical practice brought in a local provider who went over all of the options -- color, edging, brands, style, etc. Seems your doctor's office should be offering a little more support. Do they have a patient advocate who can perhaps help? There are different types of compression socks that work best for different types of issues (clots vs. lymphedema vs. lipedema).

I've tried Sigvaris in the past and didn't like their foot pattern, which was straighter compared to other brands. It was creating a ligature at my ankle. My tried & true brand is Juzo.

Good luck! There are options out there. You just need to find your network. Lean on your doctor's office to provide more guidance, resources, and direction. Just a mention of a compression sock is the bare minimum a service provider could (should) do.
I live in a very small community with 2 vascular surgeons in the whole county. The nurse practitioner that I saw measured my leg and told me what size to buy. She said that they could write a prescription but insurance usually doesn't pay for compression socks. There is one small medical supply store in my area. The nurse practitioner told me to look on Amazon or buy at the medical supply store. I will look for the Juzo brand. Thank you for your suggestions.

@lavenderfields I would go back and tell them to write the prescription, not up to her to tell you that insurance doesn't pay for it. You have nothing to lose, submit it, if they pay they pay and if they don't then they don't.

Trailrun23 · ‎05-31-2022

Copperfit medical grade compression socks-20-30. DH must wear compression socks nonstop due to lymphedema and these are fabulous. I order them for him on the Copperfit website. The other brands the doctor mentioned are $80 and more. He tried a couple of pair of them but prefers these. The Copperfit have helped keep his numbers down. If you have any problems putting on compression socks, try the "sock puppet" method that we found on Youtube. The Copperfit socks come 2 pr to a pkg and they are far less expensive, but just as effective. He has been wearing this brand for over 2 years and they are helping him manage his condition well.Medicare pays zero for compression socks; Aetna said no and so did Medicare.

jubilant · ‎06-10-2010

I wanted to add that I saw some Jobst advertised on Amazon for $58.

SoCal Bred · ‎05-04-2020

You might want to try Ames Walker, they sell compression socks and pretty good sales at times too.

conlt · ‎03-16-2010

I am wearing a thigh high compression hose right now on my left leg because I had a vein procedure the other day. I am a RN so I know how to put them on easy. Put your hand through so the heel of your hand is at the heel of the sock. Then put the sock over your foot, adjust the heel and pull them up a bit at a time. Don't try to put them on with the entire sock extended. That is to hard. I had to buy the compression sock at my doctor's office. 1 sock is $25, it is thigh high with the little silicone things to hold it up.

SouthernBee · ‎09-16-2010

@JeanLouiseFinch : Thank you. The baggie suggestion really makes it a lot easier to put the compression socks on. I am dealing with ulcerative colitis and on a high dose of prednisone with swollen feet . I hurt my back taking something out of the dryer. DH has really struggled trying to put my compression socks on. What a difference.

@JeanLouiseFinch wrote:
I've purchased compression hose from a website called discount surgical.

If you have never worn compression hose before, be advised that it can turn into a real wrestling match, trying to get them on. I highly recommended getting the open toe/toeless version. Put a baggie over your foot and work the sock over your foot and up your calf. When it's in place, pull the toe end of the sock up over your foot to remove the baggie and then readjust the sock back onto your foot.

JeanLouiseFinch · ‎10-03-2011

@SouthernBee wrote:
@JeanLouiseFinch : Thank you. The baggie suggestion really makes it a lot easier to put the compression socks on. I am dealing with ulcerative colitis and on a high dose of prednisone with swollen feet . I hurt my back taking something out of the dryer. DH has really struggled trying to put my compression socks on. What a difference.
@JeanLouiseFinch wrote:
I've purchased compression hose from a website called discount surgical.

If you have never worn compression hose before, be advised that it can turn into a real wrestling match, trying to get them on. I highly recommended getting the open toe/toeless version. Put a baggie over your foot and work the sock over your foot and up your calf. When it's in place, pull the toe end of the sock up over your foot to remove the baggie and then readjust the sock back onto your foot.