Connecticut Medicaid is a state-run insurance option for adults, children, senior citizens, and individuals with disabilities living in Connecticut that require medical supplies.
Can I Get Incontinence Supplies Through 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.
Connecticut's Medicaid Managed Care Plans
You may be able to receive incontinence products through your Connecticut Medicaid health plan. This may be through Medicaid (Husky Care).
Get Incontinence Products With 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.
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, including:
- Adult diapers and adult pull-ons.
- Children’s’ diapers and kids’ pull-ups.
- Bladder control pads.
- Incontinence accessories, like gloves and wipes.
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.
