Resources for Patient Assistance with Ostomy Supplies

Resources for Patient Assistance with Ostomy Supplies

What resources are available for assistance to get my ostomy supplies?

If you have an ostomy and are having trouble obtaining supplies or your insurance does not cover your supplies, the following resources may be helpful.

American Cancer Society (800)-737-0045 Convatec Ostomy Access program: (800)979-8716 Discount Medical Supplies (888)-444-6741 Hollister Assistance Program: (800)323-4060 opt. 6 JRS Surgical: (877)359-6716 (at cost, if no insurance) Mercy Surgical: (888)637-2912 (at cost, if no insurance) Michigan only: World Medical Relief: (313)866-5333 (small fee) Osto Group: (877)678-6690 (will send supplies for

the shipping cost only) UOAA (United Ostomy Association of America): (800)826-0826 or

search: ostomy supplies Friends of Ostomates Worldwide or 1-855-828-1444 supplies for non or uninsured

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content that was not created by UMHS and for which UMHS does not assume responsibility. It does not replace medical advice from your health care provider because your experience may differ from that of the

typical patient. Talk to your health care provider if you have any questions about this document, your condition or your treatment plan.

Author: Jane Theriault, BSN, RN, CWOCN and Tami Walker, BSN, RN, CWOCN Patient Education by University of Michigan Health System is licensed under a Creative Commons

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