I recently came across a pin on Pinterest on "how to get your breast pump for free". Apparently some insurance companies cover the cost now. (and by now, I mean this was not the case back when I had my last baby. or maybe it was. regardless I had no clue!) I was a little skeptical so I asked on Facebook, and sure enough, this is a thing. I called my insurance and yep, I'm covered! 100% and I get to keep it! What? Serious? Yes. I just need to call after 28 weeks and get a prescription from my Dr.
This post is dedicated to all the mommas out there who didn't know. Call your insurance and find out!
Yes it was part of the Affordable Care Act. If your insurance started after the law went into effect, a breast pump should be covered 100%. If you have the same insurance as before the law you may be grandfathered in and not eligible. Call your insurance to be sure!
Ugh, my insurance won't cover it until you're 4-6 weeks into breastfeeding and established. Which is crap because the LCs that I saw told me to pump in the first few weeks to work up a good supply.
Some insurance companies cover a manual one by default. You can ask your doc for a prescription for an electric one. Coverage of that varies from 50%-100% depending on plan.
My insurance said they will provide me a rental electric or a manual to keep. I am going to keep asking to see if I can find a way to keep a medela PIS, fingers crossed! I know you can change the tubing and stuff I just want my own fresh one!
Me: 30 DH: 31 Married: 2012 BFP #1 Sept 2014, MMC Dec 2014 | BFP #2 May 2015, DD Jan 2016 | BFP #3 May 2017, MC July 2017 | BFP #4 Jan 2018, MC Feb 2018 | BFP #5 July 2018, fingers crossed
My insurance company covers a double electric in full. They won't ship it til baby is born and I discharge. It will arrive the next day to the house. It's a medela
@AlabamaWorley look in to renting one from the hospital you are delivering at in the interim. I can rent one from my hospital for $1 a day, so it may be worth it.
Re: PSA! Insurance covering Breast Pump cost!
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Married: 2012
BFP #1 Sept 2014, MMC Dec 2014 | BFP #2 May 2015, DD Jan 2016 | BFP #3 May 2017, MC July 2017 | BFP #4 Jan 2018, MC Feb 2018 | BFP #5 July 2018, fingers crossed