What if I can’t afford my supplies?
Jul 09, 2021If you can’t afford your supplies, you can get free supplies from the UOAA (www.uoaa.org, 1-800-826-0826), the Wound Ostomy and Continence Nurses Society (www.wocn.org), or the American Cancer Society (www.cancer.org; 1-800-227-2345)
Contact the following types of agencies in your area and ask if they maintain a “Donation Closet”.
- Local hospitals
- Local Visiting Nurse associations
- Local clinics
- Local Goodwill Industries
Call your state’s 2-1-1 number. Just dial 211 like you would dial 911.
Kindred Box is a Facebook group for ostomy supplies. (https://www.hollister.com/en/ostomycare/ostomylearningcenter/livingwithanostomy/kindredboxhasaheartforthoseinneed)
LOWER COST SUPPLY OPTIONS
The distributors listed below often sell supplies at lower prices, in some cases by not accepting insurance.
Best Buy Ostomy Supplies: 866-940-4555
Lifeline Medical Supply
Mercy Supply Collaborative: 888-637-2912
Ostomy4less: 877-678-6694; contact Patti or Tom at [email protected]
Parthenon Ostomy Supplies: 800-453-8898
Stomabags: 855-828-1444