[tri-med] Re: Moe: RE: Fwd: Neocate Formula

In PA, we automatically qualified for WIC based on Caroline's diagnosis, no
matter what out income (we are over the limit).  WIC will also supply
special formula's with a doctor's prescription.  I am pretty sure I have
seen Neocate on their list.
I had no idea we could get WIC until Caroline was over a year.  A dietician
told me, but no doctor, therapist, etc ever mentioned it!  Luckily, I was
pumping breastmilk, so I didn't need formula, but when I did, I was
definitely excited that I didn't have to pay for it!

Our insurance now pays for Caroline's formula and they did once she was on
Pediasure (at about 18 mo).  I am not sure if they would have payed for it
since the g-tube, since almost all babies are on formula or breastmilk at 4
months anyway.   I am guessing they would have started paying for it at
about a year, when most typical kids are off formula and on normal foods.

Good luck!

Irene
Christina (4), Caroline (2 with partial trisomy 17p) and Kallie (born
6/23/05)
Caroline's site:  http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/carolinesmith

On 5/23/06, Janet King <jlvking@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>
> Double check with your insurance company. Some pay if the person gets =
> all
> their feeding via g-tube. Our's pays for Hannah's formula.
>
> Hannah didn't have any problems at all after getting hers. She has had =
> it
> for about 1 1/2 years now.
>
> Janet and Donnell King in East Tennessee
> Parents of Hannah Emily - 5-6-03 - Trisomy 14 Mosaic Partial - 3 years
> old!!!
> Also Amanda, 23, Barry (the child formerly known as Jon), 20, Zach, 17, =
> and
> Caty, 14, who are all just as special.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: taham@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:taham@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx]=20
> Sent: Tuesday, May 23, 2006 12:22 PM
> To: tri-med@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: [tri-med] Fwd: Neocate Formula
>
> My daughter, Nejoud (T-18) had a G-tube installed two weeks ago and she =
> will
> be ready to go home today (was born 4/4/06). her Dr.recommended neocate
> formula. Anybody knows where I can order it at a reasonable price? We =
> were
> told the insurance will not cover it. The best price I was able to get =
> is
> from the manufacturer at $ 128.00 a case (4- 14 OZ cans)plus shipping. =
> We
> are in Miami, Florida.
>
> Any input on what to expect after she is home? thank you and God bless..
>
> Moe,
> Father of princes Nejoud
>
>
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>

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