Medicare Coverage of Ostomy Supplies

Medicare Coverage for Ostomy Supplies

Question:   I have Medicare Part B coverage mainly to partially cover ostomy appliance costs. I've heard Medicare Part B no longer covers this. Is this so?

Answer:  Providers must be APPROVED suppliers but ostomy supplies are covered by Medicare Part B. Here is a link that should give you complete information: http://www.medicare.gov/Coverage/Search/Results.asp?State=TX%7CTexas&Coverage=44%7COstomy+Supplies&submitState=View+Results+%3E

This information is specific to Texas.

A Medicare Supplement could pay the deductible and coinsurance for ostomy supplies not covered by Medicare Part B.

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