I could punch someone in the teeth. My mom was so excited to get her PureWick urinary collection system, but as of THIS WEEK, Medicare no longer covers it. The system is $800 to get with cash only, and then it's $500 a month after that for the external catheters. Who can afford that??
What's another urinary collection device for females that is good to use with home health?
when I purchased the old system it was $500 and when they sent me the new system in 2021 it was considered upgrading so I did not have to pay full replacement to upgrade. The wicks are 195 for 30 - I usually go through 60/80 as we use at least two a day when mom is in bed.
I don’t know if it would help to write or question Medicare.
We were not able to get them under Medicare yet as we were with home health and they are not covered until home health and therapies were completed so I have been paying for them since 2019. I’m disgusted for you and others. It helps protect moms skin so much and should be afforded to the many bedridden and disabled who cannot get to a toilet easy. It is a disgrace that preventive care is not covered or that you need stage 4/5 bedsores to have things covered.
I don’t know anything else to tell you other than if there is anyway people in your family and friends could pitch in and help you cover the pump system and even use it only overnight (meaning less wicks needed) I would highly recommend the system. I do hope something is reversed for you and the sake of those in need of it. 🙏🏼🤞🏼
Do you think the Pure Wick system would be a good choice for my 99 year old mother? We are turning her at night every 3 hours and will continue even if she uses the Pure Wick. It is expensive but willing to purchase it if it helps and prevents leakage. of urine.
I would totally recommend it.
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