Key Takeaways:
- Delaware and Tennessee now offer free diapers through Medicaid, providing crucial support for caregivers and young children.
- The initiative helps families save on diaper costs, which averaged $21.90 per pack in 2023.
- Delaware provides up to 80 diapers weekly for infants up to 3 months, while Tennessee offers 100 diapers monthly for children under 2.
In a pioneering effort to support families, Delaware and Tennessee have become the first states to offer free Medicaid diapers, thanks to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) approval.
This initiative addresses the rising cost of diapers and aims to prevent health issues like diaper rash by ensuring caregivers have access to an adequate supply.
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Delaware & Tennessee Become First States to Provide Diapers Through Medicaid
If you or your loved one is a resident of Delaware or Tennessee and require diapers, you may now qualify to receive them through the state Medicaid programs. CMS approved Delaware and Tennessee Medicaid to provide diapers through their state Medicaid plans under section 1115 demonstrations.
The cost of diapers has risen dramatically in recent years; in 2019, the average price for a pack of diapers was $16.54, and the average cost in 2023 was $21.90. This new benefit has been approved to ensure caregivers and children enrolled in Medicaid have a sufficient supply of diapers to prevent health issues, such as urinary tract infections (UTIs) and diaper rash.
Who Qualifies for Free Diapers Through Delaware & Tennessee Medicaid?
Delaware Requirements
To qualify for free diapers through Delaware Medicaid, you must:
- Be enrolled in Delaware Medicaid.
- Be in the first 12 weeks postpartum.
What's Provided?
Delaware Medicaid will provide up to 80 diapers and 1 pack of baby wipes each week to infants up to 3 months old.
Tennessee Requirements
To be eligible for free diapers through Tennessee Medicaid, you must:
- Be enrolled in TennCare (Tennessee Medicaid program) OR CoverKids (children’s Tennessee Medicaid program).
- Child must be age 2 and younger.
What's Provided?
Tennessee’s Medicaid program will provide 100 diapers each month to children under the age of 2.
How to Get Free Diapers Through Insurance (for Residents of Other States)
If you’re a resident of a state outside of Delaware and Tennessee and have Medicaid coverage, your insurance provider may still cover incontinence supplies, such as absorbent adult diapers, underpads, pull-ups, adult pull-ons, bladder control pads, and more with Aeroflow Urology. We provide incontinence supplies to individuals of all ages with disabilities and certain medical needs, all covered through health insurance plans.
To check your or your loved one’s coverage for free protective incontinence products, fill out our Eligibility Form. It takes less than 2 minutes, and our Continence Care Team will verify your coverage within 1-2 business days via email and text.
If you qualify, we’ll send you a list of personalized incontinence supplies, all 100% covered by your insurance plan! You’ll also receive free monthly deliveries by using our online reordering portal.
About the Author
Marlee Septak is the Senior Content Specialist at Aeroflow Urology. She brings a deep understanding of incontinence and health conditions associated with it to her writing. She graduated from Columbia College Chicago and holds a Bachelor's degree in Journalism. Marlee has contributed to various magazines and blogs, including Borgen Magazine, Echo Magazine, Chicago Ideas Week, Assuaged, and Peaceful Dumpling. In her spare time, she enjoys traveling, trying new restaurants, and just sitting down with a good book.
References
https://www.medicaid.gov/medicaid/section-1115-demonstrations/downloads/de-dshp-dmntn-appvl-05172024.pdf
https://www.medicaid.gov/medicaid/section-1115-demonstrations/downloads/tn-tenncare-iii-demo-aprvl-amndmnt-5.pdf
Scarpino, M. (2023, August 16). Parents struggle to afford basic baby needs as diaper prices continue to rise. FOXBusiness. https://www.foxbusiness.com/economy/parents-struggle-afford-basic-baby-needs-diaper-prices-rise
About Section 1115 Demonstrations | Medicaid. (n.d.). https://www.medicaid.gov/medicaid/section-1115-demonstrations/about-section-1115-demonstrations/index.html
Disclaimer
Information provided on the Aeroflow Urology blog is not intended as a substitute for medical advice or care from a healthcare professional. Aeroflow recommends consulting your healthcare provider if you are experiencing medical issues relating to incontinence.
