Bedwetting?

I think as has been said any form of uncontrollable leakage is classed as incontinent - here in the UK the only time I found it doesn't is when trying to claim disability benefits - then it states " Loss of control of bowel or bladder excluding nocturnal enuresis" can't figure that one out apart from saving money ??

Essexboi said:

I think as has been said any form of uncontrollable leakage is classed as incontinent - here in the UK the only time I found it doesn't is when trying to claim disability benefits - then it states " Loss of control of bowel or bladder excluding nocturnal enuresis" can't figure that one out apart from saving money ??

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Easy. Their thinking is that bedwetting is so common, it isn't a disability. I personally don't agree with that, but I'm not running an insurance scam.

Slomo said:

Easy. Their thinking is that bedwetting is so common, it isn't a disability. I personally don't agree with that, but I'm not running an insurance scam.

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I've never tried to claim a disability living allowance due to my incontinence or enresis. I just get a supply of pads and slips for day and night use from the NHS Continence service. The continence nurse told me I would be amazed how many adult bedwetters she sees and it far from un common.

Slomo: I agree with you that bedwetting isnt a disability. To me, its a condition and where a lot of illnesses are concerned its more of a secondary condition. Often you can get coverage for supplies by proving its connection to a more serious primary medical condition. I have to admit that I might be able to claim for supplies but dont even though Im on a disability benefit. The hassle of getting the medical notes filled out alone and having the issue reviewed periodically is a disincentive. Maintaining disability benefits is already stressful enough that I dont try to get more than I can out of it and I never make contact with them unless they try to contact me.

Oh, I understand that part. I'm a disabled veteran. I tried getting my diapers through my primary insurance, and after six months and three appeals they basically said they didn't want to provide them because I can get them through the va.

So I went to the va, and after months of going around they basically said they could only provide the cheapest non-usable medical grade diapers out there (covideen wings). And they can't get better either. So now it's back to my insurance company....