NJ Blue Cross Blue Shield & breast pump coverage

nikkim76

If you have this insurance I heard that they cover the breast pump. I haven't called yet but one of my friends told me this that they reimbersed her 350. I am not sure if there are restrictions? I am having twins and she did as well as she thought maybe they had to be premature to get this? Anyone heard anything like this? If so, that would be great since they are so expensive!!

GenRN45

coverage varies according to what your policy covers. Call to make sure. Each policy is different based on what the employer chooses.

JungleJulia

GenRN45:

coverage varies according to what your policy covers. Call to make sure. Each policy is different based on what the employer chooses.

This. I have BCBS and they pay nada. However there is a program called Precious Additions that you may qualify for b/c it's open to all BCBS members with specific plans (POS, Plus, etc.). Anyway, it includes one visit with a Lactation Consultant at your home, 2 visits with a RN at home to check up on you and LO and one visit with a home health care worker to help you cook/clean.  NO JOKE! Check it out.

https://www.horizon-bcbsnj.com/group/hw/resources_managed/precious.html

sweetkakes419

JungleJulia:

GenRN45:

coverage varies according to what your policy covers. Call to make sure. Each policy is different based on what the employer chooses.

This. I have BCBS and they pay nada. However there is a program called Precious Additions that you may qualify for b/c it's open to all BCBS members with specific plans (POS, Plus, etc.). Anyway, it includes one visit with a Lactation Consultant at your home, 2 visits with a RN at home to check up on you and LO and one visit with a home health care worker to help you cook/clean.  NO JOKE! Check it out.

https://www.horizon-bcbsnj.com/group/hw/resources_managed/precious.html

I'm in this program and the materials that I received state that you only get those home services if you leave the hospital pretty quickly after birth (I think it was if you are discharged before 48/96 hours depending how you deliver).  It's not all it's cracked up to be.

It does include a $100 (or $50, I forget right now) reimbursement for a childbirth class.  Otherwise, all I'm getting from this program is a pregnancy journal like one I had already bought.