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MommyAgain
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one more GentleEase question...re:insurance coverage
ive heard that some companies cover this formula??? is this true? We have BC/BS...just wondering if its worth a try...she does have reflux, so it is medically necessary according to her ped.
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dm24angel
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Re: one more GentleEase question...re:insurance coverage
I have never heard of that. As a former Bc/BS employee, I can tell you for sure they dont cover it. 
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| Posted 3/8/09 4:06 PM |
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MommyAgain
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Re: one more GentleEase question...re:insurance coverage
Posted by dm24angel
I have never heard of that. As a former Bc/BS employee, I can tell you for sure they dont cover it.
lol yea, why would they do that??  thanks for your reply..i thought i saw on here that someone said it was covered..its only slightly higher than the rest of the formulas, and we dont have to buy too often because shes only getting one or two bottles of it a day, but i figured i would ask lol
thanks!!
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Jen2999
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Re: one more GentleEase question...re:insurance coverage
My empire plan covers Nutramigen but not gentlease.
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| Posted 3/8/09 4:13 PM |
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dm24angel
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Re: one more GentleEase question...re:insurance coverage
Posted by Jen2999
My empire plan covers Nutramigen but not gentlease.
gentlease is not in the category of supplement like nutramigen and others thats why they are covered.
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| Posted 3/8/09 4:17 PM |
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KateDevine
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Re: one more GentleEase question...re:insurance coverage
I think Insurance covers formula like Nutramigin and Neocate b/c they are needed for a medical reason.
Gas is not one
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dm24angel
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Re: one more GentleEase question...re:insurance coverage
What you can do is have them suggest a stronger formula for the reflux, and get it covered that way if the gentlease is not 100% making the reflux better.
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MommyAgain
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Re: one more GentleEase question...re:insurance coverage
Posted by KateDevine
I think Insurance covers formula like Nutramigin and Neocate b/c they are needed for a medical reason.
Gas is not one
she doesnt have gas, she has reflux.
Reflux is a medical condition
Message edited 3/8/2009 4:40:38 PM.
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MommyAgain
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Re: one more GentleEase question...re:insurance coverage
Posted by dm24angel
What you can do is have them suggest a stronger formula for the reflux, and get it covered that way if the gentlease is not 100% making the reflux better.
thanks, im gonna see how this goes with the gentleease (were only on day 2) and mostly its just being supplemented with my breastmilk...how long are you supposed to see a difference in formula? Maybe after a few weeks, if i dont see a difference, they will make another change..
thanks for the info!! 
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EmmaNick
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Re: one more GentleEase question...re:insurance coverage
I don't know how you feel about generic Jaime, but Walmart and Target sell it, and it's a lot less expensive than the Enfamil brand
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MommyAgain
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Re: one more GentleEase question...re:insurance coverage
Posted by EmmaNick
I don't know how you feel about generic Jaime, but Walmart and Target sell it, and it's a lot less expensive than the Enfamil brand
same ingredients Summer?
id do that if it were the same, but im guessing when i have 4 or 5 coupons, im probably doing better then if i get them at walmart or anything, but thats a good option for when i dont have any coupons, as long as its the same thing...thanks!!
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MommyAgain
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Re: one more GentleEase question...re:insurance coverage
Posted by EmmaNick
I don't know how you feel about generic Jaime, but Walmart and Target sell it, and it's a lot less expensive than the Enfamil brand
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KateDevine
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Re: one more GentleEase question...re:insurance coverage
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Posted by KateDevine
I think Insurance covers formula like Nutramigin and Neocate b/c they are needed for a medical reason.
Gas is not one
she doesnt have gas, she has reflux.
Reflux is a medical condition
Right, but usually Gentlease is prescribed for gas.
If she has reflux, then usually Similac AR is given b/c it is thicker and has rice starch in it.
ETA: My DS was on Gentlease as well
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Re: one more GentleEase question...re:insurance coverage
Yup, same exact! 
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MommyAgain
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Re: one more GentleEase question...re:insurance coverage
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Posted by MommyAgain
Posted by KateDevine
I think Insurance covers formula like Nutramigin and Neocate b/c they are needed for a medical reason.
Gas is not one
she doesnt have gas, she has reflux.
Reflux is a medical condition
Right, but usually Gentlease is prescribed for gas.
If she has reflux, then usually Similac AR is given b/c it is thicker and has rice starch in it.
ohh i see what youre saying...well she was on the A/R too, and it wasnt doing it..she is gassy, but doesnt seem TOO TOO bothered by it, i was thinking its mostly the reflux, but ya know, im sure its a combo..so i guess thats why he told me to try this now..
btw: sorry for the double posts and edits, i keep getting thrown off my internet connection
ETA: My DS was on Gentlease as well
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MommyAgain
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Re: one more GentleEase question...re:insurance coverage
Kate...when you put your ds on GE, did you notice a change in Bowel Movements? do you remember? she hasnt gone in 2 days, which is when we started it
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Re: one more GentleEase question...re:insurance coverage
Posted by MommyAgain
Kate...when you put your ds on GE, did you notice a change in Bowel Movements? do you remember? she hasnt gone in 2 days, which is when we started it
Hmmm, I don't remember, but I'm sure b/c it changes all the time when they are that little.
I do know that it took about 10 days for it to help with my DS' gas and fussiness, but once I guess it set in, he was a different baby!
I hope your DD feels better
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dm24angel
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Re: one more GentleEase question...re:insurance coverage
Posted by MommyAgain
Kate...when you put your ds on GE, did you notice a change in Bowel Movements? do you remember? she hasnt gone in 2 days, which is when we started it
my son wa son gentlease for reflux ( and zantac as well)
He was a bit constipated the first 3-7 days. My ped suggested 2 0z of water up to 4 times a day to help..and it did help and within 2 weeks of starting the gentlease it was much better...the constipation and the reflux.
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MommyAgain
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Re: one more GentleEase question...re:insurance coverage
oh thank you so much guys!!!!!
at least i feel better about whats going on over here and i know itll hopefully get better...shes not terribly fussy throughout the day, but once it hits 3:30..till bedtime, shes like Cybil..and her reflux and gassiness get worse around this time too...well, im 2 days in, i hope by next week i can report a good difference!!
thanks again ladies!!
eta: shes on Axid too so hopefully this combo will do it!!
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