If you purchased a compression garment or similar item

In some cases covered by health insurance, you will pay the full medical care costs to the medical care institution or other facility up front, after which you will be reimbursed by the Health Insurance Society later.

Please fill in the application form clearly and correctly. If it is not legible, we will return the application form.

Treatment of lymphedema of the arms or legs occurring after surgery for malignant tumor involving lymph node dissection (extensive resection) in the groin, pelvic region, or axillary region; primary lymphedema of the arms or legs
Required documents	Application Form for Medical Care Expenses (orthotics for treatment/pediatric medical glasses) Receipt Written instructions to wear compression garment or similar item (after surgery for malignant tumor/primary lymphedema) Receipt
Type of compression garment	Compression stocking, compression sleeve, compression glove (compression bandage only if the doctor recognizes that these should not be used)
Notes	No more than two compression garments or similar items per body part may be purchased at a time. Repurchase made at least six months after the previous purchase is eligible for payment of medical care expenses.

Treatment for intractable ulcer due to chronic venous insufficiency
Required documents	Application Form for Medical Care Expenses (orthotics for treatment/pediatric medical glasses) Receipt Written instructions to wear compression garment or similar item (treatment for intractable ulcer due to chronic venous insufficiency) Receipt
Type of compression garment	Compression stocking (compression bandage only if the doctor recognizes that this should not be used)
Notes	No more than two compression garments or similar items per body part may be purchased at a time. Eligible for payment of medical care expenses only once (cases involving recurrence after healing are eligible for payment again)

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