Don't buy a breast pump! Read this!

greenmama2013

Just wanted to let everyone know, before you buy a breast pump CALL YOUR INSURANCE COMPANY! Under the Affordable Care Act, breast pumps are now covered by insurance companies. I called mine today and they told me I could get a free Ameda double electric pump, or a manual pump--AND accessories (such as freezer bags/storage containers, plus any additional freezer bags I could re-order every 90 days, around a $300 value). Needless to say, I ordered mine ASAP  So before laying out all that money or putting it on your registry, give your insurance company a call and see what they'll offer you. I'm letting everyone know because none of my pregnant friends knew, and I only just learned of this last week. The savings is a big help in the time of a new baby.

tiffany104

I wasn't aware of this until I called my insurance company for something else and they told me.  It's great considering how much a breast pump is without the accessories. 

lingdesigns

yep! Got mine before my baby was born 6 months ago. Nowadays the company that handles these orders says the medela pumps are on back order! Not sure about other brands... but they go like hot cakes. don't wait til your last trimester to call!

deanna1313

This is great! Thanks for getting this information out to us all. I would have never thought that they would offer a breast pump. Keeping my fingers crossed that mine is covered, too! Thanks

sapphire021

I didn't know this until I had my baby... anyone know if insurance will still cover it after they are born?  LO is 5 months and still breastfed...