How do patients get a product if they have Medicaid and it is a covered benefit?
This process varies by state. Generally, if a patient’s Medicaid policy provides coverage for nutritional products, patients can obtain a prescription from their health care professional. They can then take the prescription to a Medicaid provider, such as a durable medical equipment company or pharmacy to obtain the product. If the Medicaid provider offers this service, its staff can initiate the appropriate paperwork, provide the product and file a claim on the patient’s behalf.
