As babies grow, so does the cost of diapers. A one-time hospital diaper handout for newborns was not a long-term solution. This issue is about far more than diapers.

Original Medicare (parts A and B) does not cover adult diapers except for use in long-term care facilities. However, some Medicare Advantage (Part C) plans may offer coverage for over-the-counter ...

It’s a critical need: In California alone, diaper banks distributed 78 million diapers in 2023, said Assemblymember Liz Ortega, who had been fighting to protect the state diaper fund.

He noted that their partners send in requests for over 80,000 diapers each month, but they can only meet the needs of about 65,000. Erb emphasized the need for volunteers and new donations.

SupplyBank.org executive director Benito Delgado-Olson speaks to the media during a press conference held at the Wilma Chan Highland Hospital Campus in Oakland, Calif., on Monday, May 19, 2025.