I've had my ileostomy for 24 years now, so I pretty much know what works on my body and what doesn't. Two months ago, when I tried to order the Cavilon No Sting Barrier Film, I was told Medicare no longer covered it and I'd have to pay for it myself. Oh, I did receive a free sample of the new Medicare-approved product to try, which didn't work on my skin at all. So, today, when I'm trying to order one of the Bard Wipes I've used for 24 years, I'm told the same thing! Medicare won't cover it. I asked the person if these people who invent these new products have colostomies or ileostomies and she told me no, of course not. How dare they try to interfere with our delicate skin areas and the products that we know work so well? It's just unbelievable to me. Has this happened to others on Medicare?

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