Does Medicaid Cover Underpads or Diapers?

What is Medicaid?

Medicaid is a state-funded insurance program that offers coverage for low-income adults, children, pregnant women, senior citizens, and people living with disabilities. You can learn more by visiting the Medicaid website.

What are Disposable Underpads?

Disposable underpads with adhesives are helpful medical supplies that are commonly used for urinary incontinence treatment. Underpads are designed to protect mattresses and furniture. They are commonly used for absorbing urinary leaks or catching fecal incontinence spills. Bed underpads are perfect for moderate to heavy incontinence and allows for a better night’s sleep by keeping the bed dry.

Can I receive underpads or diapers through Medicaid?

Yes, Medicaid provides incontinence products to eligible individuals. Medicaid covers incontinence supplies when prescribed by a physician for use in chronic pathologic conditions that cause incontinence to the insured individual. These medically necessary items include adult diapers, protective underwear, disposable bed underpads, bladder control pads, and/or reusable underwear. 

What are the requirements to receive incontinence supplies from Medicaid?

Medicaid covers certain standard medical equipment that meets the basic medical needs of the recipient. Patients must schedule an appointment with their doctor to be seen for incontinence symptoms. In order to receive incontinence supplies from Medicaid, you must have the following:

• A medical condition that requires incontinence supplies (i.e. autism, diabetes, down syndrome, Parkinson’s disease, etc.)
• Prior authorization and documented proof within the last 6 months from a physician stating the medically necessary items
• The estimated amount of incontinence supplies needed per day

How to receive SPC incontinence supplies through Medicaid?

San Pablo Commercial only currently provide incontinence supplies to California Medicaid. If you live in another state or do not have Medicaid coverage, you can place an order on our website and get our products shipped directly to you.

How to determine if you are eligible to receive Medicaid benefits?

Medicaid eligibility in your state is based on your income. If you or someone you are caring for is living on a fixed income, getting your incontinence supplies covered by Medicaid can help offset the financial burden. To learn more about Medicaid incontinence supply coverage, click on your state below:

• Alaska
• Alabama
• Arkansas
• Arizona
• California
• Colorado
• Connecticut
• Delaware
• Florida
• Georgia
• Hawaii
• Idaho
• Illinois 
• Indiana
• Iowa
• Kansas
• Kentucky
• Louisiana
• Maine
• Maryland
• Massachusetts
• Michigan
• Minnesota
• Mississippi 
• Missouri
• Montana
• Nebraska
• Nevada
• New Hampshire
• New Jersey
• New Mexico
• New York
• North Carolina
• North Dakota
• Ohio
• Oklahoma
• Oregon
• Pennsylvania
• Rhode Island
• South Carolina
• South Dakota
• Tennessee
• Texas
• Utah
• Vermont
• Virginia
• Washington
• West Virginia
• Wisconsin
• Wyoming

To determine if you are eligible to receive Medicaid benefits, please contact your local state Medicaid office for more information. You can also ask them any questions you may have on how to receive incontinence supplies through Medicaid. Visit the Medicaid Contact Page to find your state’s Medicaid agency’s phone number. 

San Pablo Commercial is a family-owned, small business with a mission to deliver affordable medical supplies to their customers. We offer a variety of incontinence products including SPC underpads, bed mats for children, tuckable bed protectors for potty training, and disposable bed pads for incontinence. We ship directly to a business facility within 2 to 3 business days. We care deeply about our customers and want to make ordering incontinence supplies easier so that they can spend less time cleaning up spills and messes.