i need to find out if medicare pays for diapers?

Question

grandfather needs them and he has olny little monies i his granddaugther don,t have the monies and i take care of him

Answer 1

Medicare questions can be confusing! Your grandfather is very lucky to have you ! Bless him and you!

Please call your local Area Agency on Aging--these groups are one of the best kept secrets around for older Americans and their families who are seeking information on Medicare and caregiving questions like yours. Besides knowing about Medicare and community services available from Medicaid, these Agencies often have programs to help support caregivers. When you call, ask about the National Family Caregivers Support Program. Let them know you are a caregiver in need of some help right now.

There is an Area Agency on Aging where you live--since this is a national network. These groups aren't selling anything! The staff there will visit with you and guide you to information you need to answer your questions. Since they talk with seniors every day--and answer lots of questions--they will know the "scoop" on the services available that might help you where you live.

You can call toll-free 1-800-677-1116 to find how to contact the Area Agency on Aging serving you. I'm confident that you will most likely find the people there friendly and very helpful.

If you do contact your local Area Agency on Aging and like the help that they give you and your grandfather, let your local county officials and your folks in Congress know. Area Agencies on Aging don't have big budgets --their funding comes from the Older Americans Act which hasn't seen increases in years!

Hope this helps! Good luck and best wishes

Answer 2

They used to, but not any more. They will pay for diapers if it is incidental to nursing care, other than that, no. However, you should check to see if you have a CEBA program. (community based) They pay for them if you qualify. I think it's based on income.

Answer 3

They do,,just tell them that you need them.They can also supply a nurse to come into the home daily to care for him.Bless your heart.