(2017) Metabolic Food & Formula Program Report FY 2017 July 1, 2016 – June 30, 2017, September 21, 2017. Public Health, Department of (Health and Human Services, Department of)
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Abstract
The Metabolic Formula Program was created over 20 years ago to assist families of Iowan’s diagnosed with Inborn Errors of Metabolism with the cost of the metabolic formula. These patients are on very rigid, restricted diets. In order to get the nutrients they need to survive and thrive, they must drink specialized formulas and eat specially modified foods. These special foods and formulas are as essential to them as insulin is to a diabetic person. However, unlike insulin, some insurance companies will not cover the cost of these foods and formulas because they are considered a dietary supplement - not a medication. Even when insurance pays a portion of the cost of the formula, the cost to the patient is still significant.
| Item Type: | Departmental Report |
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| Keywords: | Public Health, Metabolic Formula Program, Infants |
| Subjects: | Health and medicine Health and medicine > Public health |
| ID Code: | 31832 |
| Deposited By: | Margaret Barr |
| Deposited On: | 09 Apr 2020 15:04 |
| Last Modified: | 09 Apr 2020 15:04 |
| URI: | https://publications.iowa.gov/id/eprint/31832 |