PFD Insurance Coverage
Navigating insurance coverage for pediatric feeding disorder (PFD) exacerbates the challenges of dealing with a complex medical diagnosis. Feeding Matters wants to help. We are gathering input from the community and tracking trends in insurance coverage, as well as denials. Please share your experiences and help us take next steps.
Resources
- PFD Diagnosis: Learn about the diagnostic code.
- Insurance Appeal Template: Use this template to appeal an insurance denial.
- Insurance Terminology: Learn the common insurance terms you need to know.
- Story of Success: Read a family’s experience getting insurance coverage.
- State Insurance Mandates for Elemental Formula: APFED has prepared a summary of state law insurance mandates for elemental formula on a state by state basis.
- Patient Advocate Foundation: Anational 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization which provides case management services and financial aid to Americans with chronic, life threatening and debilitating illnesses.
- If you are facing insurance obstacles, ask your insurance provider for a case manager.