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By Uuserc3564 | Aug 22, 2012

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how to get help with protein items.

how cam I get help paying for protein products for kidney failure patient. We tried a preciption but was told no?

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S. Kaul, MD

Sep 17, 2012

To: Uuserc3564

Hi there!

Protein products should be covered in the medical prescription. If the insurance does not cover this, you could try talking to his doctor’s office/ nutritionist if there is a way to have it covered by the insurance or for substitutes that may be suitable.
Hope this helps.

Take care!

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