Are Wipes Covered by Medicaid?

By Marlee Septak
Aug 19, 2024

Key Takeaways:

Wipes are essential for maintaining hygiene and comfort, making changes easier and cleaner.
Your insurance plan may consider wipes to be medical necessities, but you need to determine your coverage to find out if you can receive them.
Completing Aeroflow Urology's online form is the quickest and easiest way to find out if wipes are covered under your Medicaid benefits.

Wipes are essential for maintaining hygiene and comfort for both adults and children managing incontinence.

While many Medicaid programs recognize these supplies as medical necessities, coverage for wipes specifically depends on your state's Medicaid policies and your insurance plan.

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Understanding these details can help you access the necessary hygiene products through your Medicaid benefits.

Wipes are essential for maintaining hygiene and comfort for both adults and children managing incontinence.

While many Medicaid programs recognize these supplies as medical necessities, coverage for wipes specifically depends on your state's Medicaid policies and your insurance plan.

Understanding these details can help you access the necessary hygiene products through your Medicaid benefits.

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Does Medicaid Cover Incontinence Supplies?

What Types of Incontinence Supplies Are Covered by Medicaid?

Are Adult & Pediatric Wipes Covered by Medicaid?

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Does Medicaid Cover Incontinence Supplies?

Medicaid is run by the government and individual states. This means that each state has its own Medicaid and Medicaid-managed care plans that have their own requirements and list of items covered.

Many state Medicaid programs do consider incontinence supplies as medical necessities, and they may offer coverage for them, but it depends on your specific insurance plan, your age, the state you live in, your type of incontinence, and your medical condition or special need.

What Types of Incontinence Supplies Are Covered by Medicaid?

Many Medicaid and Medicaid-managed healthcare plans offer coverage for the following medical supplies:

Adult diapers (adult briefs): Also called disposable briefs, these tab-style diapers are for adults and older adults.
Adult protective underwear: Pull-on style disposable underwear for adults and older adults.
Pediatric diapers: Tab-style diapers for children who meet age requirements set by your insurance plan and state.
Pediatric pull-ups: Pull-on-style disposable underwear for children who meet the age requirements set by your insurance plan and state.
Bladder control pads: Also called liners or male guards, these are absorbent pads for adults and older adults that are placed inside undergarments.
Booster pads: Pads for adults, older adults, and children that can be placed inside a primary incontinence product.
Underpads (chux): Disposable or washable pads that can be placed on furniture, bedding, or car seats to protect against leakage.
Wipes: Disposable washcloths for adults, older adults, and children that can be used to clean up accidents and maintain hygiene.
Gloves: Gloves can be used to ease cleaning up and maintain hygiene during changes.
Barrier creams: Creams that protect the skin around the incontinence area.
Urinary catheters: Different types of catheters for children and adults may be covered under Medicare.

Adult diapers (adult briefs): Also called disposable briefs, these tab-style diapers are for adults and older adults.
Adult protective underwear: Pull-on style disposable underwear for adults and older adults.
Pediatric diapers: Tab-style diapers for children who meet age requirements set by your insurance plan and state.
Pediatric pull-ups: Pull-on-style disposable underwear for children who meet the age requirements set by your insurance plan and state.
Bladder control pads: Also called liners or male guards, these are absorbent pads for adults and older adults that are placed inside undergarments.
Booster pads: Pads for adults, older adults, and children that can be placed inside a primary incontinence product.
Underpads (chux): Disposable or washable pads that can be placed on furniture, bedding, or car seats to protect against leakage.

Wipes: Disposable washcloths for adults, older adults, and children that can be used to clean up accidents and maintain hygiene.
Gloves: Gloves can be used to ease cleaning up and maintain hygiene during changes.
Barrier creams: Creams that protect the skin around the incontinence area.
Urinary catheters: Different types of catheters for children and adults may be covered under Medicare.

Product Guides

The incontinence products available to you or your loved one will depend on your specific insurance plan and your state.

State Coverage Guide

Before receiving insurance-covered medical equipment like incontinence products, Medicaid recipients may be required to provide medical records, a certificate of medical necessity, prior authorization, or a combination of these items. You'll also be required to obtain a new or updated prescription for your incontinence supplies from your healthcare provider.

Are Adult & Pediatric Wipes Covered by Medicaid?

Depending on your insurance provider's requirements and list of covered items, adult and pediatric wipes may be available through insurance.

If you'd like to find out if wipes and other personal care items are covered under your insurance company's Medicaid benefits, check your eligibility for coverage with Aeroflow Urology's Eligibility Form. It takes less than 2 minutes to complete, and we'll determine your eligibility within 1-2 business days.

If you or your loved one qualifies, we'll send you a list of personalized incontinence supplies that are 100% covered by your insurance plan. Once you select your items, they'll be shipped to your home in discreet packaging on a monthly basis, and the items will continue to be free to you every month.

About the Author

Marlee Septak is the Senior Content Specialist 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.

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.

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