Minnesota

Jeffrey

I began experiencing unusual gastrointestinal symptoms around 1990 which included severe stomach aches, bouts of diarrhea and frequent vomiting. It took six years of going from doctor to doctor until I was given the diagnosis of what was in 1996

Caroline, RD

pkunews

As a provider, I know what is best for these patients and when covered, the results (i.e. improved absorption, reduced eosinophils, improved growth and weight gain) are nothing short of incredible.

Having coverage for medical nutrition would definitely help our family financially ($500+ a month ends up taking a toll on the bank account), but would also give us peace of mind that our daughter will not have to fight for

Vikram Christian, MD

pkunews

As a pediatric gastroenterologist, I take care of children with diseases of the digestive tract. Medical nutrition is often the treatment of choice for these conditions. Insurance denial is particularly frustrating in the case of a motivated child who intends to consume the prescribed nutrition by mouth but is told that he/she would require a feeding tube to have this therapy covered by insurance.

Lauren, 7 months

Medical Foods Coverage would greatly reduce our out of pocket cost especially at daycare, having to provide her formula for the next year will be hundreds to thousands of dollars.