Hi ladies, I tried to search this and couldn't quite find answers. Wondering if any ladies on here have HealthNet insurance and have any information on whether they cover a breast pump, what type, how do you go about the process of running it through for reimbursement? I have called HealthNet twice and gotten zero help from the two women I have spoke to on the phone and they do not return emails. So frustrating.
Re: Breast Pumps and Insurance
the prescription early and my insurance covered it
i found this link on TB and they worked with my insurance to figure out what I qualified for through my insurance. I have United Health.
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I filed with AeroFlow and they had someone call me ~5 days later. My double electric pump of my choice was in my home 5 days after that.
@chels0120 Wow! Well that's great the supply company was helpful!
good luck
This time, I tried edgepark because I got an email promoting them. I filled out the form, within a couple hours they had sent me a document to sign. The pump literally showed up the very next day. I was shocked how fast everything happened, especially since I have Tricare.
I would think twice about buying a used pump though. Unless it's hospital grade, it is designed for a single user and the internal pump parts cannot be removed/replaced/sterilized. Check out the following link from Medela:
https://www.medelabreastfeedingus.com/tips-and-solutions/14/can-i-buy-or-borrow-a-pre-owned-breastpump
If you can guarantee you're buying a hospital grade pump, then I'd go for it. Otherwise, I personally think it's worth it to spend the money on a new one.
The Spectra also is a closed system, so it's much more sanitary than other Medelas that are not hospital grade. I would also not recommend buying a used pump either. They are not closed systems and are not sterile and bacteria can be easily shared even with new tubing. To get a better understanding of that just research retail vs hospital grade breast pumps.