In a message dated 1/11/2005 11:06:22 AM Pacific Standard Time, 
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> 
> But the item did send a strong statement at insurance companies need to
> cover these costs.
> 
Our family has been receiving donor milk for 3 1/2 years so I would love to 
revisit this subject of insurance footing the bill. 

We pay approximately $1200 a month for the amount of milk we need. That 
covers the milk, processing, and Fed ex charges. The milk bank makes no profit at 
all from what I understand. 

The last time I asked insurance about it they said they would cover a 
doctor's recommended special infant formula. I told them I have a RX from my 
pediatrician for the breastmilk and it would be about the same cost as the formula. 
They said no way. 

Of course, I have my ideas why this nonsensical answer has been given but I 
am still wondering if I have a leg to stand on. We'll pay for the milk because 
the formula option is not acceptable for our daughter. But it costs a lot and 
I don't see how they can pay for Dr. recommended formula and not donor milk 
(or a portion of). And we had really good insurance...covered my midwives and 
homebirth. Heather Dana

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