Baby Formula Shortage Questions? We've got answers!

If mealtime feels like a daily battle, you are not alone. Dealing with a child who refuses to eat anything beyond five familiar foods can be one of the most stressful challenges of parenting. In the U.S., studies suggest that nearly half of all young children exhibit food refusal. The good news is that these challenges are often a normal, temporary phase in development. The shift away from conflict and toward peaceful mealtimes requires structure, patience, and evidence-based guidance. The most effective approach for finding long-lasting picky eating toddler solutions is adopting the Division of Responsibility in Feeding (DoR).

Aetna Better Health® of Illinois, a CVS Health® company, has collaborated with Blueberry Pediatrics to deliver remote, around-the-clock pediatric care to families across Cook County—home to nearly one-third of Aetna Better Health of Illinois’ pediatric members statewide. The joint effort will expand statewide in phases.

Blueberry Pediatrics' membership fee is now a qualified medical expense, allowing families to pay for their 24/7 virtual pediatric care using pre-tax funds from their Health Savings Account (HSA) or Flexible Spending Account (FSA). This eligibility, based on the Direct Primary Care (DPC) model and clarified by recent federal legislation (including a key provision effective January 1, 2026, which ensures HSA contributions are not compromised), offers significant financial advantages such as tax savings and cost predictability. At only $216 annually, the fixed fee provides unlimited access to a pediatrician, avoiding the high costs of deductibles or an average $850 ER co-pay, and the at-home diagnostic kit is also generally covered.