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Insurance to pay for nursing pump!!!

yeahhalbachyeahhalbach member
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I'm so excited, through another pregnant lady at work I found out that our insurance will pay 100% for a new electric breast pump. I contacted my BCBS benefits rep to double check that it wasn't only for certain conditions and they confirmed that they would cover it for any reason as long as it's bought at a medical supply store. The other girl in my office got the new Medela Freestyle and didn't have to pay anything. I'm so excited, it will save us so much I can't believe it. YAY!!! One less thing to have to purchase :)
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Re: Insurance to pay for nursing pump!!!

  • Alycia72478Alycia72478
    HOLY COW!!!  I contacting my rep today!!  That's amazing!! 
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  • magdusiamagdusia member
    i think it depends on the insurance.. but worth to give them a call! i'm going to give it a try :)
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  • planeNsimpleplaneNsimple member
    Just told my husband to check into this.  I also heard that some insurances do the same for car seats!  Doesn't hurt to ask!
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  • kimberlyk921kimberlyk921
    i also have BCBS and i called the customer service # and they told me it was considered a luxury item and would not be covered. i'm gonna try the benefits rep this time...hopefully i can get one too!
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  • mrgnmrgn member
    I feel like BSBC is going to be getting a lot of calls like this now! Haha, I know I'm going to!
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  • Alycia72478Alycia72478
    I'm on hold now ladies, wish me luck!!
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  • LeahBeah1212LeahBeah1212

    I have BCBS PPO and asked them on the phone if they covered breast pumps a few months ago and the woman acted like I was an idiot for even asking.  :( 

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  • jam1111jam1111
    Aetna (PPO)=no go.  I called a few weeks ago.  :(
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  • timmylulutimmylulu member
    My insurance (Aetna) covers it if it is medically needed-like if the baby or I have to stay in the hospital and the other is released.
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  • jdouglas84jdouglas84 member
    I have an HSA account with BC/BS, I'm going to call them and ask. I'm curious :)
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  • NewToNJBrideNewToNJBride member
    Generally, whether or not it is covered is based on your/DH's employer's policy with the insurer.  For instance, my company offers breast pumps with a co-pay but it does not go through my insurance.  Check with your insurance and your company to see if they offer anything.  GL!
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  • pregali80pregali80 member

    That is freakin awesome. I have MediCal and am hoping the same happens for me

    :crossing my fingers:

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