Approximately 3.5 million American Veterans experience some level of incontinence. This affects male and female Veterans of all ages:
- Men with a history of military service ages 55 and younger are three times more likely to report urinary incontinence than men who never served
- One on three younger female Veterans report overactive bladder, stress urinary incontinence and/or painful bladder symptoms
As a U.S. manufacturer based in the Midwest for over 40 years, Tranquility® Incontinence Products has a special focus on serving those in the military who are managing incontinence. One way we are accomplishing this goal is through charitable donations to Veteran causes, such as Elizabeth Dole Foundation, Task Force 20, Toledo Buffalo Soldiers and more. (Check out our blog “Offering Relief to Veterans and Their Family Caregivers” to learn more about Veterans support programs offered by Elizabeth Dole Foundation.)
Additionally, we provide great products to Veterans through the Veterans Affairs Health System and affiliated government programs. In fact, Tranquility Products are available through contract with 79% of VA Medical Centers and 44% of State Veterans Homes across the U.S.
Tranquility allows Veterans to feel safe and protected against incontinence and gives them back the freedom to enjoy the activities they love.
The Freedom of Tranquility
When incontinence goes unmanaged by low-quality products, urine odor and leakage can disrupt the daily routine. It is easy to become self-conscious, isolated, frustrated, and nervous to do simple tasks for fear of an accident and embarrassment. Over time, this can even lead to additional negative health effects, like isolation and depression.
But thanks to Tranquility, life with incontinence does not have to be that way! Tranquility’s superabsorbent incontinence products can manage even the most challenging incontinent episodes. All Tranquility briefs and protective underwear are made with a superabsorbent core that locks in odor and wicks fluid away from the skin, to reduce leaks, odor, rashes and skin breakdown.
Tranquility products give you the freedom and confidence to enjoy the activities and people they love. Not only is it great for you, but improved incontinence management can also improve the lives of your close friends and family, especially a caregiver.
Ask for Tranquility by Name
At the VA, you may not be given a choice of brands. Typically, your urologist or primary care doctor will write you a prescription for the “default” incontinence product. The default product may not be the best product for you. If you have moderate to heavy incontinence, you will benefit from the leakage protection, maximum absorbency, and extended freedom of Tranquility. Remember, there are other incontinence options available to you!
The best way to get Tranquility products covered by Veteran health benefits is to ask for Tranquility by name when visiting your doctor or filling a prescription. Tranquility is available on the National Drug file and serves over 200 VA Medical Centers and VA Outpatient Clinics through primary care, woman’s health and urology.
Our Veterans Affairs Incontinence Care Guide features a full list of items available under CMOP (Consolidated Mail Outpatient Pharmacy) through the VA. If Tranquility is not available on the local VA formulary, the best way to achieve this is to ask your primary care doctor and/or the pharmacy staff to request Tranquility products be added to the local VA formulary.
Here’s a step-by-step summary of how you can order Tranquility Products using your VA Benefits:
STEP 1 – Find the right product
Using the Tranquility VA Incontinence Care Product Guide, determine what style and size of product is needed.
STEP 2 – Request a free sample
Call 1-866-865-6101 (mention Item #, product name and size) or visit our Veteran’s Free Sample Page to request your item.
STEP 3 – Receive a free case of product
After evaluating sample to confirm it is the right product, call 1-866-865-6101 and request a free case of product by using Promo Code 013. Please note this is a special offer that applies to Veterans only.
STEP 4 – Get a prescription from VA Clinic physician
Inform the physician that the prescription MUST include:
- Item #
- Product Name
- CMOP ID #
* The prescription must go to CMOP for delivery to the Veteran’s home.
If you run into any difficulty requesting Tranquility products, or just want guidance along the way, please call us at 1-866-865-6101. We are happy to assist you in getting Tranquility products under your Veteran health benefits.
A Word from Vets
Over the years of serving Veterans, we have received many amazing stories about how Tranquility products have improved lives. Here are two examples of Veterans whose lives were improved by Tranquility products:
“I have dealt with urinary incontinence since an injury in the Marine Corps when I was 19 years old. During that 30 years, I have tried many different products and Tranquility has proven to be the most reliable solution.
As a civil engineer I go to a lot of job sites for extended periods, oftentimes with no facilities available. Your products give me the peace of mind and freedom I need to plan my day around my work, and not my bladder issues. Thank you for a great product!” – J.J., California
“I’m a Veteran with PTSD-related urinary incontinence. When my anxiety level rises or I have “flash back” symptoms it can cause an urge and lead to embarrassing accidents. My Tranquility product’s ability to fully absorb a recent accident won me over. This diaper kept me and my clothing dry through a checkout line at the store and during a nearly one-hour drive in the car to get home with no leaks!
Knowing I’ll be kept dry in those awkward moments gives me confidence.” – Ed, Tranquility Customer
Robert Recker
Robert is a Senior Manager of Content Marketing for Principle Business Enterprises, parent company of Tranquility Incontinence Products. He has 15 years of experience creating online educational content in the healthcare industry, specializing in medical supplies.
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