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Preferred Care gluten-free Food Reimbursement
anyone using this?
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kenyonsmommy 
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Posted 30 August 2006 - 06:09 PM
I recently learned that our insurance company, preferred care, will reimburse us up to 2,500.00 a year for my sons gluten free foods. i confirmed this with preferred care and now my doctor is calling them to verify that he does have celiac. Has anyone used this before? I'm wondering what guidelines they will have for the food, if anyone has had problems etc.
Tricia
Mommy to Kenyon, 3 year old son, diagnosed by blood and biopsy in April/May 2006
Also to Killian, almost 6 year old daughter.
Mommy to Kenyon, 3 year old son, diagnosed by blood and biopsy in April/May 2006
Also to Killian, almost 6 year old daughter.
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Posted 30 August 2006 - 08:01 PM
Hmm, I wonder if there is anything like that around here That would be nice! I'll have to look into it! Any fellow Utahn's that have info...lemme know!
That would be nice! I'll have to look into it! Any fellow Utahn's that have info...lemme know!
Sweetfudge
Born and raised in Portland, OR; Currently living in Provo, UT
Gluten-free since June 2006
Also living with Hypoglycemia since 1991
Dairy-free for good since summer 2008
Started IBS diet and probiotics at GI's recommendation - Fall 2008
Also avoiding: potatoes, beans, crucifers, popcorn, most red meat, coconut milk :(
The grass is always greener where you water it.
Born and raised in Portland, OR; Currently living in Provo, UT
Gluten-free since June 2006
Also living with Hypoglycemia since 1991
Dairy-free for good since summer 2008
Started IBS diet and probiotics at GI's recommendation - Fall 2008
Also avoiding: potatoes, beans, crucifers, popcorn, most red meat, coconut milk :(
The grass is always greener where you water it.
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Posted 08 September 2006 - 01:04 AM
Hello from Cedar City!
I have heard rumors that most "cafeteria" plans, or insurance plans with "savings" accounts that you contribute to for copays, prescriptions, etc., SHOULD allow compensation for the food. With a note from your doctor, of course!
We have insurance through Federal Blue Cross/Blue Shield, and we are going to investigate whether this is true for us, and start a plan. We've never had one before, but then, I've never had celiac before!
Angie
I have heard rumors that most "cafeteria" plans, or insurance plans with "savings" accounts that you contribute to for copays, prescriptions, etc., SHOULD allow compensation for the food. With a note from your doctor, of course!
We have insurance through Federal Blue Cross/Blue Shield, and we are going to investigate whether this is true for us, and start a plan. We've never had one before, but then, I've never had celiac before!
Angie
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Posted 09 September 2006 - 10:54 AM
That would be great!! Thanks for posting this.
Negative biopsy for celiac 1980
Fibromyalgia 1980
IBS 1980
Interstitial Cystitis 1992
Systemic yeast
Diagnosed w/ Chronic Lyme Disease 2000
Diagnosed w/ Chronic babesia 2000
Tachycardia 2001
Asthma 2005
Have had Lyme and babesia for
about 48 yrs.
Began gluten-free July 19 '06
Native TEXAN living in Missouri
Fibromyalgia 1980
IBS 1980
Interstitial Cystitis 1992
Systemic yeast
Diagnosed w/ Chronic Lyme Disease 2000
Diagnosed w/ Chronic babesia 2000
Tachycardia 2001
Asthma 2005
Have had Lyme and babesia for
about 48 yrs.
Began gluten-free July 19 '06
Native TEXAN living in Missouri
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Rikki Tikki
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Posted 09 September 2006 - 02:50 PM
I know that if you save receipts you can use for a deduction on your taxes the difference between regular food and gluten-free food. I believe it's a federal tax?
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" 15 years of it's stress!"
"blood work show's a disease called celiac,
but it can't be that because it's rare!"
Diagnosed via blood and biopsy 2003
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" 15 years of it's stress!"
"blood work show's a disease called celiac,
but it can't be that because it's rare!"
Diagnosed via blood and biopsy 2003
Not a medical professional just a silly celiac
offering support, my
experience and advice
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Posted 11 September 2006 - 05:39 PM
I have a medical account & it will pay the difference between a reg. loaf of bread & a gluten-free loaf. that's just an example. To me it is a royal pain to figure every food item out & then submit it .And of course they can say maybe that's to much of a difference & not pay anything after you sit & try to compare prices for everything.
just my thought about this.
mamaw
just my thought about this.
mamaw
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