Reimbursement for Foods for Special Dietary Use
- 1 May 2003
- journal article
- guideline
- Published by American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) in Pediatrics
- Vol. 111 (5) , 1117-1119
- https://doi.org/10.1542/peds.111.5.1117
Abstract
Foods for special dietary use are recommended by physicians for chronic diseases or conditions of childhood, including inherited metabolic diseases. Although many states have created legislation requiring reimbursement for foods for special dietary use, legislation is now needed to mandate consistent coverage and reimbursement for foods for special dietary use and related support services with accepted medical benefit for children with designated medical conditions.Keywords
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