breast pump

[smcdsmcd]

Hi gals.  Just fyi... your insurance company might buy u a breast pump!  I called mine today and they are sending me a brand new Medela double electric breast pump for free! Covered at 100%, no cost to me!  Yea!!  Hope it works out for everyone else too!

[smcdsmcd]

Ps. I had no idea about the car seat!  I'm calling monday to check on that one too!

[smcdsmcd]

You're welcome katieb! Hope it works out for you!!!

[cjam0709]

Also check with your local WIC office if you qualify. some offices will give you one or let you borrow one too.

[Jazmyn_L]

I would double check but I also have bcbs of fl and they cover the Ameda or the Medela double electric pump. Also a manual one if youre into that lol

[KatieBby0315]

I have BCBS in Florida so I hope it covers, I'm going to call on Monday buy thank you for writing this post, I would have never thought to ask.

[smcdsmcd]

I definitely agree, check with ur insurance early jus bc it can take awhile.  Mine, however,  was one phone call and pump to arrive in 2-4 business days.  Hopefully that actually happens!

[libellula]

Not true. Even the healthcare.gov website states that it requires MOST to cover it, NOT all. Hopefully yours does, but don't assume it will.

[MamaMacMurtry]

Research the quality of the pump available through insurance before going this route if you plan on pumping regularly. It may be worth the cost of renting through your hospital. All pumps are not created equal.

[Emilee99]

I agree with thorarb they are required in usa. You can be required to obtain a prescription but your doc can write that for you no problem.

[thorarb]

If you live in the U.S, insurance companies are required BY LAW (obamacare) to cover breast pumps. No if ands or buts about it. If your insurance company is telling you they dont cover it thats a crock of crap! Now it may not be a super nice pump but they do have to cover a pump.

Ive been going back and forth with my insurance (Seton) for a while now. One minute I need pre authorization, the next I dont, then I do again, then it's go to this specific medical supplier. Ive been going through it with them for about 8 weeks now and Im due in 2 more weeks!!! Insurance companies are extremely annoying and do not train their personnel in laws and coverage well at all. I get a different answer every time, whether its me calling or my Dr or the medical supplier even!

My suggestion is if you are going through your insurance company, to start way in advance!! Im worried I wont get one now as I can have my baby any day now.

[DMBJEM]

I was told the same thing, mine unfortunately will only cover a manual pump and i have no interest in that. Its absolutely worth checking though! Some insurance also cover car seats! The worst that can happen is they say no  :)

[smcdsmcd]

Unfortunately I don't think ALL insurance companies are doing it, but alot are, so call and check! I am also surprised that they didn't tell me I had to have a specific one.... I just told them the item number of the one I was planning on buying and I'm getting it! Yeea!!

[NatashaRR]

I also have BCBS and it pays for a pump for me at no cost.

[mjoen828]

I have bcbs thru IL and it doesnt cover one for me. Dont get your hopes up ladies until you call. I assumed it would be covered and was kinda let down when I found out it didnt

[Esta951]

Ooh, thanks for the tip. I've been worried about how I was going to be able to get one.

[deltagreen9913]

I have bcbs of ok and it covered mine 100%

[smcdsmcd]

It's adventist health through blue shield of CA.  I got this tip from a couple of friends who have different carriers though,  so I believe alot of them are doing it now. Good luck!

[klipscomb]

What insurance do you have?

[klipscomb]

What insurance do you have?