 Administrator, Director of Patient Support Services Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts)
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John:
Im sorry to hear your feedings arent covered. From what my doctors explained to me, very few insurance companies cover it. The insurance companies look at the liquid feeding as something the patient should buy. Their views are since the patient doesnt buy food, then they can buy this. I had a little bit of a problem getting mine covered. All the accessories were ok, but not the cans of feed, I use Two-Cal. Somehow the nurses worked some magic and contacted both my insurance company and also the medical supply place and mine is covered. Its also could vary by state. I wish you luck in getting it covered.
ChristineSCC 6/15/07 L chk & by L molar both Stag I, age44 2x cispltn-35 IMRT end 9/27/07 -65 lbs in 2 mo, no caregvr Clear PET 1/08 4/4/08 recur L chk Stag I surg 4/16/08 clr marg 215 HBO dives 3/09 teeth out, trismus 7/2/09 recur, Stg IV 8/24/09 trach, ND, mandiblctmy 3wks medicly inducd coma 2 mo xtended hospital stay, ICU & burn unit PICC line IV antibx 8 mo 10/4/10, 2/14/11 reconst surg OC 3x in 3 years very happy to be alive  | 
