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Could california medical cover protein shakes/products for bariatrics patients?
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Sometimes: It depends on your insurance and the specific supplement you are looking to have covered. Usually I have found that it is not commonly covered. However, I have encountered exceptions in my practice.
Answered 1/15/2015
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