Does Insurance cover the cost of ostomy supplies?
Check with your insurance plan, but most individual health insurance plans will typically pay 80% of the “reasonable and customary” costs after the deductible is met. Medicare Part B covers ostomy equipment. Medicare only allows a predetermined maximum quantity each month. Check with Medicaid for specifics since each state is different. Feel free to contact Mountain View Medical Supply direct at 1-800-873-7121 or customer.service@mvms.com and we can help with your specific Medicare/Medicaid product coverage. Return to top Catheters Question: What is a catheter? Answer: A catheter is a urological tube system placed in the body to drain and collect urine from the bladder. Some urological systems, especially for men, can collect urine outside of the body. Usually catheters are used as a way to manage urinary incontinence. Question: What features should a catheter have? Answer: The material should be biocompatible (not cause allergic reactions or irritation); it should be flexible and acco
