My friends baby is on Similac sensitive formula. She told me WIC won't cover it. They deal only with Enfamil. Is there an equal to similac sensitive?
I just read what Similac Sensitive is and as far as Enfamil goes I think that Enfamil Gentlease seems about the same. Hope this helps!
If you go to the pediatrician he/she can write a script for the formula that you need despite the make. My daughter was on Similac Alimentum because she had an allergic reaction to Enfamil with Iron. Not only that but had a bad case of eczema as well. (They do make an Enfamil Nutramigen that is an equal to Similac Alimentum. It just depends what the doctor thinks is best.) Enfamil must have a an equal to Similac Sensitive. I'm not exactly sure the name of it, but it has to be out there somewhere. Check at Tops Markets. Good luck!
i think you can get prosobee...i had to put my daughter on that..i think wic covers it...on another note if i had babies all over again...i would never let them touch the stuff. i would put them on goats milk...so much more healthier--esp with allergies or digestive issues. but you know wic wont cover that.
OK first issue, WIC goes by state. Depending on where you live, each state has a different contract. A state contracts for a particular formula. You did not put where you live, so it is dificult to say, but your pediatrician should be able to tell you what formula has the WIC contract in your state. Second, Similac Sensitive is available on some state WIC contracts as an exemption. if your dr has put the baby on this formula for a reason and has it documented, the state WIC agency may cover it. It all depends on the documentation. I would start by asking your pediatric office for help. No you don't have to sign up for WIC but if you qualify, it is free, so why wouldn't you? You must use the WIC formula in the state in which you live. You cannot go to another state and get their formula! You can always choose to Breast feed.
Is it that WIC doesnt cover that type of Similac, or they dont have Similac at all.
Tell your friend to find out which it is. I know some WIC's alternate, 3 months of Similac, and 3 months of Enfamil. Its an administrative decision. But your friend DOES NOT have the sign up for WIC in her county. She can go to any WIC office as along as she is willing to travel there. Tell her to call around and do her research. and she might be able to get the formula for her baby.
What about enfamil gentlease.
I was able to find this link. I'm not sure what state you are from, but WIC does cover special formulas. You just have submit a doctors note. Here's the link I found. There should be one for your state. http://www.mass.gov/?pageID=eohhs2terminal&L=5&L0....
Good luck!
WIC offers enfamil that also has a sensitive one - i dont remember how it is called but the color is purple in liquid can. when you meet with WIC reprentative tell her what the pediatrician has said and she will write it in your WIC checks so that you can purchase the right one for your baby.
A lot of insurance companies, including medicaid/child health plus will cover special formula with a prescription. My daughter was going to go on one and it would have been covered, but we stuck with the breast milk and she did gain all the weight needed - we were lucky. Good Luck!
I believe WIC only covers GoodStart formula.. I'm a RN in ithe newborn nursery and I know that WIC has the Good Start contract.... I think youor doctor needs to write a prescription if it's a different formula..
