Growth Hormone and Eligibility Question

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I'm under the assumption that in order for a child to be accepted at

the age of 2 for growth hormone treatment - they must meet the

parameters of the growth requirements; i.e., < 2 SD (standard

deviations) from the Mean or in otherwords - the 5th percentile.

My 20 mos. RSS boy has just recently attained the 5th percentile mark

on his growth chart - although he is still way below the 3rd

percentile in weight. Our Endo (whom we have great faith in) has told

us this entire year that we would wait until he is 2 before we discuss

the whole GH idea.

Obviously, we want to be able to administer GH but are concerned he

may not be " accepted " when the time comes. My husband and I aren't

anxious about it - we are very happy he is growing as well as he can

at this point on his own - but, we would like the opportunity to

enhance his growth and was wondering if anyone else here has

information or had a similar situation. Does anyone know if insurance

covers GH? I know each state is different but hate to call our

insurance until necessary.

Thanks for your help.