Saskatchewan family paying $750 a month for baby formula hoping for coverage
Millman got Enfamil Puramino A+ Hypoallergenic as an alternative, which the family’s dietician and pediatrician said would work.“It’s been working really great for our daughter,” Millman said.
“It definitely does discourage us knowing that there’s some parents who can get away with paying $19 for a can of formula that lasts longer than three days,” Millman said.Hypoallergenic baby formula shortage causing stress for parents Click to share quote on Twitter: "It's more so I'm not reaching out on Facebook like I had previously because we only had enough food to feed her for eight days."
Millman said Green Shield Canada has said they aren’t able to change the plan until the next benefit year, but they will try to include it next year. “TNPP assists with the incremental cost associated with using these products in place of a regular diet. These costs are shared between patients and Saskatchewan Health, with the patient’s portion varying based on a number of factors including family income.”The spokesperson said other factors may include how many children are in the family, additional prescription drug costs, and the costs of the approved products that are covered by TNPP.
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