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Compression socks

You can relieve heavy, tired legs with compression socks. They’re also effective as a preventive measure. You can count on a reimbursement and a discount at Helan.

Statutory reimbursement: 4 compression socks per leg

In case of lymphoedema, you are entitled to a maximum of 4 therapeutic elastic compression socks per calendar year per treated leg. 

In case of chronic venous conditions, you are entitled to a maximum of 2 therapeutic elastic compression socks per calendar year per treated leg.

Your doctor provides you with a medical prescription for therapeutic elastic compression socks. The orthopaedic technician gives you a delivery certificate.

Send us the prescription from your medical specialist, together with the delivery certificate from the orthopaedic technician:

  • By post to Helan Independent Health Insurance Fund, Boomsesteenweg 5, 2610 Wilrijk, including a white adhesive stamp. Or drop it in a Helan mailbox near you.
  • You have a specific medical condition: lymphoedema or a chronic venous disorder, and you meet the required indications.
  • You have a medical prescription from a doctor.
  • The socks provide support corresponding to a specific compression class: before the age of 15: class II (for lymphoedema), III and IV. After the age of 15: class III and IV.
  • The socks are included on the list of reimbursable compression socks.
  • You purchased the socks from a certified bandagist.
  • There is no reimbursement for other medical conditions, such as varicose veins not caused by a chronic venous disorder.
  • No cumulation is possible between socks obtained for lymphoedema and those obtained for chronic venous disorders.

Up to €25 off at Helan Healthcare Shop

As a customer of Helan Health Insurance Fund, you receive up to 25 euros discount when you order your compression socks from the Helan Healthcare Shop.

Visit Helan Healthcare Shop and log in as a customer of Helan Health Insurance Fund. You will immediately see the member price.

Send us the invoice and the doctor’s prescription by post to Helan Independent Health Insurance Fund, Boomsesteenweg 5, 2610 Wilrijk, including a white adhesive stamp. Or drop them in a Helan mailbox near you.

  • You are up to date with your health insurance contributions.
  • You have a medical prescription from a doctor.

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Compression socks for everyone at Helan Healthcare Shop

Compression socks are ideal if you often stand up, or if you suffer from heavy and tired legs, painful legs, or fluid retention. They are also an ideal aid during pregnancy, in case of oedema, or varicose veins in the legs.

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