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Incontinence supplies & adult diapers

Medicare doesn’t cover incontinence supplies or adult diapers

  • Not Covered
  • You pay all costs

Coverage details

Original Medicare doesn't cover incontinence supplies or adult diapers.

Extra benefits from MA plans
Some Medicare Advantage Plans (Part C) offer extra benefits that Original Medicare doesn’t cover - like vision, hearing, or dental. Contact the plan for more information.

Costs

You pay 100% for non-covered items and services, including incontinence supplies and adult diapers.

Ask your doctor or healthcare provider how much your test, item, or service will cost.

Your doctor may recommend services that Medicare does not cover or offers too frequently. This could end up in additional costs for you. Make sure to ask your doctor about the reasons for these recommendations and what Medicare will actually cover.

Specific amounts you could owe depend on:

  • Other insurance you may have

  • How much your doctor charges

  • If your doctor accepts assignment

  • The type of facility

  • Where you get your test, item, or service