Does WIC Cover Diapers?

The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) can only be used to buy healthy food and access healthcare referrals, which means diapers are not covered. However, if you or a loved one (age 3+) has Medicaid, CHIP, or insurance, you may qualify for free diapers through Aeroflow Urology.

Check your coverage for no-cost pediatric diapers, adult diapers, and other incontinence supplies by completing our secure two-step form.

WIC is a federal assistance program that helps low-income families and individuals purchase healthy food and connects them to healthcare resources. Benefits are loaded onto an electronic WIC card (eWIC), which works like a debit card at most grocery stores and retailers for WIC-approved foods.

Because WIC is limited to food items, you cannot use WIC benefits on any personal care or hygiene products like diapers. Here are a few items you’ll find on the WIC food list:

• Nutritious foods (WIC-approved), such as:
  • Juice, fruits, and vegetables.
  • Milk, yogurt, cheese, and eggs.
  • Whole grains (like bread, tortillas, oatmeal, or cereal).
  • Beans, peanut butter, and other approved staples.
• Infant formula and baby food (when eligible).

WIC also offers support services, including:

• Nutrition education.
• Breastfeeding support.
• Health and community referrals.

While WIC doesn’t cover diapers, there are other options available, so you don’t have to go through diaper insecurity alone. You or your loved one may qualify for free monthly diaper deliveries through Medicaid or insurance.

Both the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and WIC help people pay for food, but they work differently.

SNAP, also called “food stamps,” provides direct assistance by loading benefits onto an electronic benefits card (EBT) for a wide range of groceries. WIC is a more targeted program that covers the cost of specific WIC-approved foods, and is only available for eligible:

• Children (up to their fifth birthday).

• Infants

• Pregnant women.

• Postpartum women (up to 6 months after the end of a pregnancy).

• Breastfeeding women (up to the infant’s first birthday).

Check your WIC eligibility.

Check your SNAP eligibility.

Aeroflow Urology believes that everyone deserves access to the diapers they need. That’s why we’re here to support individuals and families with covering the cost of diapers.

Children ages 3+ (or ages 4-5 in some states) and adults with Medicaid, CHIP, or insurance can qualify for $0 diapers, pull-ups, underpads, and other incontinence supplies. These bladder control products may be covered if you or your child has a medical need that leads to incontinence, such as:

• Autism spectrum disorder.

• Cerebral palsy.

• Down syndrome.

• Menopause

• Multiple sclerosis.

• Parkinson’s disease.

• Postpartum incontinence.

• Spina bifida.

We keep our process simple. If you qualify, we’ll ship your supplies straight to your door each month at no cost in discreet packaging. Skip the last-minute store trips or stress about staying stocked.

Here's how it works:

Visit our secure eligibility form. If you need diapers, you’ll need a few basic details:

• Date of birth.

• State of residence.

• Type of insurance (Medicaid, Medicare, or private).

• A diaper prescription. If you’ve already seen your provider, we can securely request your prescription on your behalf.

NOTE: If you’re a parent or caregiver, be sure to enter their information, not yours.

After you submit the form, you may get your results right away. If we need more details from you, a team member will reach out. If you’re approved, we’ll show you the products you qualify for and ship them to your door each month for free through your insurance.

Need to talk to a dedicated team member about your results? 

Contact us at 1-844-276-5588 (available Monday - Friday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM ET) or email us at info@aeroflowurology.com.

Whether your child needs diapers or you’re a mother experiencing bladder leaks during pregnancy or postpartum, we’re here for you. If you or your loved one has insurance, we’ll match you with free, high-quality disposable diapers based on your unique medical needs.

Our diapers cover the following age groups:

Pediatric (Age 3+): Pediatric diapers will typically have tab-style openings for easier changes. They come in light to overnight absorbencies.

Youth (Including Teens): Pull-up diapers look and feel like underwear. They can also be used as training pants. Youth sizes are made for bigger kids, but if they’re still too small, try small adult pull-ons or tab-style briefs for a better fit.

Adults & Older Adults: For adult diapers, your options include pull-ups for lighter leaks (also known as “protective underwear”), or tab-style diapers (also known as “briefs”). Tab-style diapers come in overnight to high-absorbency styles, and sizes include small to bariatric.

Depending on your insurance and medical needs, you may also qualify for additional supplies like wipes, bladder control pads, or underpads (sometimes called “chux,” which protect your bedding and furniture).

NOTE: Remember to fit by waist and hip sizes, not age. Need help with sizing? Check our incontinence sizing charts. 

WIC benefits can only be used for food and healthcare referrals, not diapers. But you shouldn’t have to worry about having enough diapers. If you, your child, or someone you care for has incontinence, you have options for no-cost bladder control supplies.

We verify coverage with your insurance and gather any information from your healthcare provider to confirm your eligibility for free products. If you qualify, we ship your diapers in discreet packaging to your door each month. Reordering your no-cost supplies is also easy with one-click emails and “Yes” replies to reorder texts.

References:

Hodges, L., & Todd, J. E. (2025, September 10). Total WIC participation increased for a third year in FY 2024. Economic Research Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture.

National WIC Association. (2025, October 21). National WIC Association urges additional funding to prevent disruption in WIC on November 1.

U.S. Department of Agriculture, Food and Nutrition Service. (2025a, November 24). WIC benefits.

U.S. Department of Agriculture, Food and Nutrition Service. (2025b, November 24). WIC eligibility.

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.