Health Military healthcare paying more than $400 for a $46 can of baby formula.
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - Parents know all too well how the cost of baby formula can weigh on a monthly budget.
It's worse for parents whose babies rely on hypoallergenic formula, which can often cost between $40 to $60 per can.
Babies and toddlers with digestive conditions rely on hypoallergenic formulas, commonly made by brands like Neocate, Enfamil and Elecare.
Yet, one local military mom - who wished to remain anonymous to protect her military job - says her TRICARE plan has been paying over $420 for the same size of formula.
The military mother questioned why federal money was being used to pay about ten times more for a product.
However, in the case of Neocate Junior with the Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System code of B4161, there is no set price. »