Does Medicare Cover Incontinence Supplies?
When people with Medicare realize how much incontinence products can cost, they ask an obvious question: Does Medicare cover incontinence supplies?
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The Danger of Buying Incontinence Products from Retailers
If you buy incontinence supplies, there’s a good chance you’re getting them from your local convenience shop or online superstore. That could be a major mistake.
What is a Certificate of Medical Necessity?
If you’ve ever tried to use your health insurance benefits to cover medical supplies, you may have been told that you first need a Certificate of Medical Necessity (CMN). That begs two questions: What is it, and how do I get one?
Medicaid and Incontinence Supplies
Good news! Most Medicaid plans cover incontinence supplies and bladder control products like pads, briefs and pull-ons. Find your state’s coverage in this guide, or sign up for incontinence supplies online now.
How to Get Incontinence Products with an FSA or HSA Account
One of the challenges of incontinence isn’t the condition, but the cost. Incontinence supplies can be expensive, ranging from $900 – $4,000 annually. But if you have a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) or Health Savings Account (HSA), that cost can be greatly reduced.
5 Steps for Choosing the Right Incontinence Product
Choosing the right incontinence product isn’t easy.
Why Compliance is Your Friend in the Medical Supply Industry
The word compliance doesn’t usually bring fun and games to mind. We tend to think of things like “Doing it by the book,” “Just the facts,” and “To the Letter of the Law.” In the medical supply industry, compliance is often associated with the latest news in fraud or privacy breach. We hear about major busts involving large networks and billions of stolen funds, and it gives the impression that compliance is only there to keep the law off your back. It’s an unfortunate perspective, because it misses the two best outcomes that compliance provides: improved customer experience, and greater benefits to providers working on behalf of a customer.
HCD Continues To Serve Customers with CCC+ Medicaid in Virginia
For people in the Virginia area who are now part of the Commonwealth Coordinated Care Plus (CCC+) Medicaid program, we have good news: our medical supply services are continuing uninterrupted.
A Guide to Monitoring Blood Glucose at Home
Monitoring glucose levels at home can be a big life change, but don’t worry; great advances in medical technology have helped make it quite manageable and easy to do. Modern blood glucose systems are simple to use and very accurate. With a little understanding and a bit of practice, you’ll have no trouble making it part of your daily routine. This article focuses on BGMs. To learn more about CGM, read guide to continuous glucose monitors.
New Caregiver Tips: How To Provide The Best Care For Your Loved Ones
The first thing that you need to know about becoming a caregiver is this: You’re doing a wonderful thing. Giving part of your life so that another can live theirs is an amazing gift. Yes, the responsibility is huge, and it involves a lot of change, but it’s also an incredibly rewarding experience.
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