Ostomy

Every colostomy needs a pouching system: a skin barrier and a pouch, either joined in one piece or sold as two pieces. Many people add barrier rings or paste for a better seal, plus adhesive remover, a belt, and pouch deodorant. Your ostomy nurse can confirm the sizes you need.

A one-piece ostomy pouch has the skin barrier built in, so each time you change it, you peel off the pouch and the barrier together and put on a new one. A two-piece system has a separate barrier and pouch that snap or stick together. You can change the pouch and leave the barrier on your skin.

Medicare Part B covers ostomy supplies if you have had a colostomy, ileostomy, or urostomy. It covers the amount your doctor orders, and after the Part B deductible you pay 20% of the approved amount. We work with over 80 insurance providers, including Medicare, Medi-Cal, Aetna, Cigna, Humana, and UnitedHealthcare.

Medicare usually covers up to 60 closed pouches or 20 drainable pouches a month, and up to 20 urostomy pouches. It also covers up to 20 flat skin barriers with a flange each month. If you need more, ask your doctor to note the reason in your medical records, and Medicare can cover the extra amount.

Start your coverage check online to see whether Medicare, Medi-Cal, or your plan covers your pouches and barriers. Our insurance team also needs your prescription, both sides of your insurance card, and medical records from your doctor. Email them to orders@homemedix.com or fax them to (888) 553-0051. If you're eligible, submit your order and our insurance team follows up within 1 to 2 business days. Don't see your plan? Request that we add your insurance.

You can buy ostomy supplies on our website without a prescription when you pay for them yourself. Each product page shows whether a prescription is required. To bill Medicare or another plan, you need a prescription and medical records from your doctor.

The pouch you need depends on your type of ostomy. Ileostomy output is liquid, so most people with an ileostomy use drainable pouches. People with a colostomy use drainable or closed pouches, depending on their output. A urostomy pouch has a tap to drain urine. Your ostomy nurse can help you choose.

Home Medix offers colostomy supplies from Coloplast, Hollister, and ConvaTec, the three brands with the most products in our store, plus Marlen, Cymed, Torbot, Safe n Simple, and more. Shop Coloplast SenSura Mio and Assura, Hollister New Image, Premier, and Adapt, and ConvaTec Esteem and Natura.

Ostomy supplies at Home Medix start at $1.99 for accessories such as deodorizers, adhesive remover wipes, and barrier wipes. A box of skin barriers usually costs $32 to $66, and a box of pouches $44 to $104, depending on how many come in the box. With Medicare or another plan, you pay only your share of the cost, such as a copay or coinsurance.

Many colostomy pouches, skin barriers, and accessories we sell can be paid for with an FSA or HSA card. The IRS counts supplies that treat a medical condition as medical expenses. Products marked FSA/HSA accepted accept your card at checkout. Unsure about an item? Chat with us or call our specialists at (888) 229-3792.

Subscribe & Save delivers your pouches and barriers automatically, as often as you need them. Change or cancel anytime from your account, or call our specialists at (888) 229-3792.

We ship most orders within 1 to 2 business days of receiving them, and delivery usually takes 2 to 5 business days. Orders of $50 or more ship free within the contiguous United States. Every order ships by standard ground service, and you get a tracking link by email.

For hygiene reasons, you cannot return opened pouches, barriers, or other supplies that touch your skin. You can return unopened items within 30 days in their original packaging after we approve the return. We replace defective, damaged, or incorrect items at no cost.