I have been making hundreds of phone calls for months trying to get my free breast pump. I was specifically wanting a medela pump and I was finally able to get somewhere. I just wanted to share this to help anyone else with Blue Cross Blue Shield insurance. Edgepark medical supplies currently has 3 different pumps including medela. I hope I can help some mamas out. They said it would take about 5 business days to process before it ships.
Re: BCBS medela breast pump
Hope that helps.
Edgepark is in network. I received their info straight from BCBSNC. Luckily I am covered 100%
https://www.bcbsnc.com/content/providers/news-and-information/news/Breast_Pump_Coding_Under_HCR.htm
Does Independence Blue Cross Blue Shield do the same as BCBS?
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I called them a few weeks ago and they said they only "reimburse" you $50 after you purchase your own and send them the receipt
My BCBS is MS and they cover it at my 90/10 rate until July, after July it is covered 100%. I just called the member services number on my card and they gave me the name of 2 medical supply companies that they know for sure do breastpumps. You just need to call the number, it only took about 5 minutes to get the information that I needed.
I'm in Ohio and I ordered mine from them.
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I just did this last week. I have Anthem BCBS. It was actually a pretty easy process for me (I feel really fortunate now after reading these posts) and my pump was covered 100%. The one stipulation was that I couldn't order it until I was less than a month out from my due date. Here's what I did:
- Less than a month out from my due date, I called Edgepark. I had my insurance info, doctor's office info, and pump picked out when I called (you can visit their website and check out the pumps they offer. I chose the Medela because it's heads and shoulders above the others in terms of quality and durability).
- They took my info, asked a few more questions, and said they'd reach out to my insurance company and doctor's office.
- A few days later, I got an email and a phone call recording from Edgepark saying that my pump had been shipped. It arrived about a week later.
- When I opened the box, there was a form inside for me to sign and send back to Edgepark within five days of receipt. I signed the form, mailed it out in the postage-paid envelope, and now I'm all set.
They approved my purchase through Edgepark.
Interesting you have had so many issues. I have BCBS and all I had to do was get a script from my MD and turn it in to the approved DME. They are covering 100% a Medela Freestyle. I get it Monday when I can pick it up.
After reading all the responses I believe they will cover mine as well. I just couldn't find anything about them being "in network" with my plan.
Caden, did you have to pay for it and get reimbursed or did they bill BCBS? I was told by BCBS that they have to bill the insurance company directly, no reimbursement. Pump has to come from DME. I called every DME within 50 miles and not one had breast pumps.
THANK YOU for posting this information!
I just ordered a new Medela because of this thread - it took me ten minutes between confirming with my insurance that it was covered 100% and then calling EdgePark. I have an old pump that was used by a friend and given to me - not sure it even works well and wanted to get a new one - now I've got it ordered!
FTW! - most helpful thread of the day!
No money for me. But, they did tell me that they would reimburse for manual pumps. Electric had to go through DME. Can you go outside of the 50 miles and just get it shipped? My DME said they would ship it to my house, but I only live three miles from them so I am just picking it up.
I don't think it has to be a certain distance from my house, but that is the list I was provided by BCBS. What is the name of your DME if you don't mind me asking? Or could you message me? I'd appreciate it.
Thanks for making this so easy! I had my sister's very new pump, and had purchased new parts, but kept thinking I should take advantage of the new health care laws to get my own for free. I just called, it took about 2 minutes, and I should receive my pump in the next week or two. Awesome!
Thanks again!
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Thanks again. It was seamless and quick. Rep said he didn't think my BCBSNJ would be a problem, but i swear most things are a problem with BCBSNJ. I should know in the next 3 to 5 days.
Thanks again. It was seamless and quick. Rep said he didn't think my BCBSNJ would be a problem, but i swear most things are a problem with BCBSNJ. I should know in the next 3 to 5 days.
Well, I hope that helps.
I have the same insurance and went through Cambridge Medical Supply. I got the Medela pump in style. It was totally covered except for the 5 shipping fee. You don't have to wait until you deliver. They will even send the prescription request for you. When i called they asked my ob name and the hospital she workes at. I ordered mine on a Friday and got it via ups on Tuesday. They were very helpful and said that they do this so you don't have to carry another thing home from the hospital. Hope this helps!
I kinda got the same info and I'm wanting to find this out also. I'm on DH's insurance plan, he's a teacher.
hi, can you also message me the contact of the provider? I am also BCBS, NJ, I tried a lot of providers in state and out of state and got no luck.
Thanks a lot !!