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Incontinence products like protective underwear and diapers are made to be ultra-absorbent, but sometimes you may need a booster pad to help soak up extra leakage.
In this guide, we’ll explain how to choose a booster pad to improve the performance of your other incontinence products and show you how to easily get them covered by insurance.
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Discover the booster pads available through your insurance.
Booster pads are absorbent inserts designed to improve the performance of other incontinence products, such as disposable diapers or protective briefs.
Their porous back sheets allow leakage to be soaked up before passing into another incontinence product. These unisex pads also provide extra protection from leakage when using products like overnight diapers.
Booster pads are perfect for adults or children who need ultimate protection against severe urinary or bowel incontinence. These pads are incredibly absorbent and can be used to soak up extra leakage that’s not absorbed by your primary incontinence product. Use these questions to determine whether booster pads are right for you.
Finding the right size and absorbency level of booster pad is essential to control your severe leakage. Your pad should fit comfortably in your clothing and not irritate your skin or leak out.
Booster pads come in a standard size and typically range from about 10 inches to 15 inches long.
It’s important to change out your bladder control pad when you’ve had leakage to avoid skin irritation and other issues like urinary tract infections (UTIs). Try to change your pad when you recognize you’ve had an accident. It’s also recommended to change your booster pad every 4-6 hours.
Wearing 2 incontinence products at once, such as adult protective underwear and a bladder control pad, won’t make your primary product more absorbent. It can actually have the opposite effect by trapping more moisture around your body since protective products have moisture-proof backings that trap in wetness.
However, booster pads are made to be worn at the same time as other products, such as a diaper or pull-on. These can be safely worn inside your primary incontinence product to act as a second layer of protection.
Attends makes incontinence products that provide individuals with comfort, care, and confidence. Their products range from adult briefs to protective underwear to booster pads.
The Attends Booster Pad is designed to boost the performance of other incontinence products, such as protective briefs and bladder control pads. This pad provides an extra layer of absorbency for overnight use or extended periods of wear.
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Private health insurance includes any company not based on state or federal government health coverage. These companies include Blue Cross Blue Shield, United Healthcare, Cigna, etc. Private insurance plans vary in terms of booster pad coverage. Some companies may reimburse for booster pads, while others may not. Even companies that offer coverage may have monthly restrictions on incontinence supplies.
For those enrolled in Medicaid or Medicaid-managed care plans, your coverage for booster pads will vary by your specific insurance plan and the state you live in. Since Medicaid is run by the government and individual states, each state has different insurance plans with their own sets of requirements and guidelines for incontinence supply coverage.
To determine if your or your loved one’s insurance plan covers booster pads, complete our Eligibility Form.
Depending on your insurance plan, your Medicaid or Medicaid-managed care plan may cover booster pads, but it depends on the state you live in, your specific insurance plan, and your certain requirements.
We can help you quickly and easily determine if you can receive booster pads and other incontinence products 100% covered by insurance.
Getting booster pads covered by insurance couldn’t be easier and it all happens in 4 simple steps!
We offer other incontinence products that may be covered by Medicaid, including:
Disclaimer
*Medicaid coverage varies by state. Submitting your info is not a guarantee of benefit.
