Hi everyone, I was just wondering if most of you guys payed for you ostomy supplies, or if you health care/insurance cover most/all of it for you? Is it expensive?



xo♥,
Win

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My insurance gets a price reduction plus covers 90 percent...I ordered all kinds of stuff to try out and it cost very little. The pheonix belts were only 4 bucks.
Thing only thing my ins. did not cover was calmoseptine - so I bought a tube for regular price which was like 12.00
I ordered through Byram and they are always helpful.
hope this helps
David

After my $250 ded. for medical, everything is covered 100%... I also have a open order.. I can get whatever I need and as much (within reason) and they pay!

I have Tricare and my ostomy supplies are covered 100%. You could always call your insurance and ask them.

I have Aetna...they paid for about 90% of everything, which was great.

I suggest that you call an ostomy supply co and get registered with them before your surgery. That way you won't be waiting at all (or too long) after your surgery when you really need supplies. You should see if they will send them in advance.
I think my insurance covered about 90% also. I have an HMO.

My insurance covered 100% of my needed supplies. They won’t cover the bag lubricant or a Phoenix Belt. I had to pay out of pocket for the belt (worth every penny IMHO), and just decided not to use the bag lubricant. Everything seems to be ok without it.

Insurance is completely coving 2 Phoenix ostomy belts a month! Just found out. Ordered two, which should be enough until my waist gets smaller, right on the boarder right now.

Thanks for the comments.

It seems like the lowest price ins. offers to pay is 90%, and that's not too bad. They should anyway - ostomy supplies aren't cheap; wafers tend to go for $140+



xo♥,
Win

I'm hosed.

My insurance doesn't cover ostomy supplies Nada, nothing, zip. 100% is out of my wallet.

great ins here, 100% covered for ostomy supplies, 10% co pay until deductible is met which it was a long time ago!start over in jan!

I have United Healthcare and they pay for just about everything. I think the only thing they haven't covered was prep wipes.

depends on the plan, United Health Care has many, that's who I have.
On the other hand I know someone else with UHC and no ostomy supplies are covered.
If there is a hardship I suggest contacting the company direct and they have patient assistance as do many pharmaceutical companies if you qualify.

Just to add, I finally ordered my ostomy supplies after ordering the Phoenix and my insurance pays for a three months supply at a time.

I have Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO

Yes mine does. It covers 20 bags, 10 wafers, One bottle of 3M spray, 10 Eakins seals, and one bottle of Stoma powder a month.