Connecticut Medicaid is a state-run insurance option for adults, children, senior citizens, and individuals with disabilities living in Connecticut that require medical supplies.
IN THIS ARTICLE:
Can I Get Incontinence Supplies Covered by Connecticut Medicaid?
Medicaid Managed Care Plans in Connecticut
How to Get Incontinence Supplies Through Aeroflow Urology & Connecticut Medicaid
Where Can I Find My Insurance Information?
How to Apply to Connecticut Medicaid
Can I Get Incontinence Supplies Covered by Connecticut Medicaid?
Yes, if you meet the requirements!
Connecticut Medicaid (HUSKY Health) deems incontinence products medically necessary items under its Medicaid coverage for both kids (ages 3+) and adults.
With Connecticut Medicaid, adults who are eligible can receive a combination of:
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- Adult incontinence briefs (adult diapers).
- Adult protective underwear.
- Disposable underpads.
- Bladder control pads.
- Wipes and gloves.
With Connecticut Medicaid, children may be able to receive a combination of:
- Diapers
- Pull-ups.
- Accessories, such as booster pads.
- Gloves and wipes.
Medicaid-covered incontinence products are given through Medicaid health plans that vary by state. Unfortunately, Medicare doesn't cover incontinence products. However, Medicare does typically cover catheters.
What Is Required?
To be approved for medical supplies under Connecticut Medicaid, you must have the following items. Our team of expert Continence Care Specialists will help you gather all of this necessary information:
- Your medical reason for needing supplies (incontinence diagnosis with correlating medical condition or disability).
- The estimated amount of incontinence care products needed each day (i.e. 1 overnight brief, 6 bladder control pads, etc.)
- Must have a qualifying medical condition or special need that causes incontinence and is diagnosed by a healthcare professional, such as ADHD, Down syndrome, spina bifida, etc.
- Must be 3 years of age or older.
- Must be a Connecticut Medicaid recipient.
- Must have a prescription for incontinence or a Certificate of Medical Necessity (CMN) from your healthcare provider within the last 12 months.
Medicaid Managed Care Plans in Connecticut
You may be able to receive incontinence products through your Connecticut Medicaid health plan. This may be through Medicaid (Husky Care).
How to Get Incontinence Supplies Through Aeroflow Urology & Connecticut Medicaid
At Aeroflow Urology, your dedicated Continence Care Specialist will verify your coverage and handle all of the paperwork required for your Medicaid program.
We work with you to help you, or your loved one, find the right mix of products to fit your individual needs. After confirmation of benefits and supplies, we discreetly package and ship products directly to your home each month.
Fill out our quick eligibility form to see if you qualify today!
Where Can I Find My Insurance Information?
In order to submit your information through our Eligibility Form, you’ll need your insurance card and the information provided on it. Your insurance cards appearance might differ depending on the state you live in and the type of insurance you have, but you should be able to locate the following information on your card:
- Full name of the insured.
- Member / Medicaid ID number.
- Health plan name.
Call the number for insurance recipients on your card if you have any questions about your health plan.
How to Apply to Connecticut Medicaid
If you are eligible for Connecticut Medicaid, you can apply online at www.accesshealthct.com.
Households and individuals who wish to apply for or renew health coverage for children (HUSKY A & B); parents with dependent children (HUSKY A); caretakers/guardians of minor children (HUSKY A); pregnant individuals (HUSKY A Pregnancy or HUSKY B Prenatal); and adults under 65 without dependent children (HUSKY D), can apply online at www.accesshealthct.com.
Households and individuals who are over 65 and older, blind or with disability and wish to apply for or renew Medicaid (HUSKY C) or Medicaid for Employees with Disabilities (MED-Connect) can apply online at www.connect.ct.gov, under ‘Apply for Benefits.’
If you have questions or need help applying, you can call the Access Health CT hotline at 1-855-805-4325.
I Don't Qualify. What Can I Do?
If you can’t get Medicaid to cover incontinence supplies, you may be able to go to your local diaper bank to get free products that will protect you or your loved one against leakage.
Visit the Diaper Bank of Connecticut to see if they have the supplies you need. They may carry adult diapers, protective underwear, kid’s diapers, kid’s pull-ups, underpads, along with other incontinence supplies.
FAQs
- Does Connecticut Medicaid have to be my primary insurance provider? Incontinence supplies can be provided for any beneficiaries who have Connecticut Medicaid as their primary or secondary provider.
- How many incontinence supplies will my Connecticut Medicaid plan cover each month? The number of diapers, bed pads, and other supplies you receive will depend on what is allowed by your Connecticut Medicaid plan as well as your prescription. Your Aeroflow Urology specialist will let you know exactly the quantity you are eligible to receive.
- I have Connecticut Medicaid, so why don’t I qualify for supplies? You will receive an email outlining why you or your loved one were not approved for supplies. The reason could be due to the following: Aeroflow Urology is not in network with your Medicaid plan, or our contract may not allow us to provide the supplies you are requesting, you may not meet your insurance provider’s age requirement, incontinence supplies are not a covered item under your Medicaid plan, or you or your loved one's disability may not be a qualifying condition under your plan.
- I submitted my information to Aeroflow Urology. When will I know if I’m approved for free incontinence supplies? One of our dedicated Continence Care specialists will contact you via phone or email within 1-2 business days of submitting your information. If it has been longer than this time frame, please give us a call at 844-276-5588 and we would be happy to check into your account and provide an update. Our office is open Monday-Friday 8am-5pm ET.
- What about getting a prescription for my supplies? Can Aeroflow help? Your Connecticut Medicaid plan will require a prescription in order to cover continence care products. If you do not have a prescription for you or your loved one, your Continence Care Specialist will reach out to your doctor directly for the paperwork.
- I have Medicare. Why don’t I qualify for free incontinence supplies? Unfortunately, Medicare does not currently deem incontinence products as “medically necessary” so they do not cover supplies. However, they may cover your catheters.
Mica Phillips
Mica has been at Aeroflow for over six years. He brings creativity to a sometimes stagnant and complacent industry and tries his best to uncomplicate the complex world of Insurance. He is a graduate of the University of North Carolina and holds a Bachelor’s degree in English. In addition to his daily responsibilities as Vice President of Aeroflow Urology, he’s contributed to numerous articles for online journals regarding senior care, incontinence, and navigating insurance benefits. In his spare time, he enjoys listening to live music, visiting breweries, and traveling the world with his wife.
About the Author
Marlee Septak is the Editorial Lead at Aeroflow Urology and was a past Content Writer for Aeroflow Diabetes. 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.
Information provided on the Aeroflow Urology blog is not intended as a substitute to medical advice or care from a healthcare professional. Aeroflow recommends consulting your healthcare provider if you are experiencing medical issues relating to incontinence.
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