fyi...breast pumps

VAL215

Speaking of breast pumps...I just wanted to let you ladies know that breast pumps are commonly covered by insurance.  When I had DD#1, my lactation consultant recommended that I get one because of latching issues and she had my OB write me a rx for it.  I think I paid a $20 copay and walked away with a $300+ Medela pump (new in box).  So be sure to check your insurance coverages and talk to your OB!  P.S....my insurace company is Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS).

nurseJK

ohhhh good to know... I have that insurance too but will have to look into it! What a major item to have covered!

SAlibrarian

Thanks for the info, I have the same insurance!

pawcall

I have IBX and was told that they give me $50 toward one.  Better than nothing though

beautifulsin90

That is some good info to know

amuelle

Wow, thanks for that info! Did you have to buy it out of pocket, and then send it in for reimbursement?

JustDoIt62009

Great info! I'll be giving my insurance a call!

VAL215

amuelle:

Wow, thanks for that info! Did you have to buy it out of pocket, and then send it in for reimbursement?

Nothing OOP except my copay.

LittleApple

Meh.  I had BCBS.  They told me it could only be an electric pump if DD had complications otherwise it had to be a manual pump (BOO).  I could only purchase the pump from specific stores and would only kick in about $50.  

I actually got a better deal at BRU when the Medela PISA went on sale and I used a combination of two coupons.  I got the pump delivered to my house for $150.

DaniGirl0517

VAL215:

Speaking of breast pumps...I just wanted to let you ladies know that breast pumps are commonly covered by insurance.  When I had DD#1, my lactation consultant recommended that I get one because of latching issues and she had my OB write me a rx for it.  I think I paid a $20 copay and walked away with a $300+ Medela pump (new in box).  So be sure to check your insurance coverages and talk to your OB!  P.S....my insurace company is Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS).

WOW I never thought they'd pay for something like that!  I have the PPO 5000 plan so they don't pay anything (except a discount for going with their plan provider) until I've met the $5000 deductible but having a baby will certainly do that!  And then they do a copay but still awesome.  Thanks for the info!