Jeffrey
EOSINOPHILIC DISORDERS · MinnesotaI began experiencing unusual gastrointestinal symptoms around 1990 which included severe stomach aches, bouts of diarrhea and frequent ...
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.
Caroline, RD
Immunoglobulin E & non-Immunoglobulin E-mediated allergies to food proteins · Inborn Errors of Metabolism and Conditions on the RUSP · Medical or Surgical Condition of Malabsorption · Minnesota · Provider StoriesI am a Registered Dietitian for GI disorders. I spend probably 10-20% of every week working on ordering medical foods for patients ...
Libby, Age 5
Minnesota · Phenylketonuria (PKU)Annual cost: $6408
Having coverage for medical nutrition would definitely help our family financially ($500+ a month ends up taking a toll on the bank ...
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.
Vikram Christian, MD
EOSINOPHILIC DISORDERS · Minnesota · Provider StoriesAs a pediatric gastroenterologist, I take care of children with diseases of the digestive tract. Medical nutrition is often the ...
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.
Lauren, 7 months
Immunoglobulin E & non-Immunoglobulin E-mediated allergies to food proteins · Minnesota · PendingAnnual cost: $3600
Medical Foods Coverage would greatly reduce our out of pocket cost especially at daycare, having to provide her formula for the next ...