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I received this information from Medela regarding the Affordable Care Act and Breastfeeding/Breast Pump coverage. Very important, so I had to pass it on!
Medela surveyed major insurance companies and gained insights into rules regarding breastpump and lactation support coverage, and have created resources for moms and dads to refer to when speaking to their insurance providers.
Below are a few links to resources that may be helpful:
Below are a few links to resources that may be helpful:
- Find an Insurance-Covered Pump: Moms simply enter their insurance carrier and state to find a list of suppliers and their contact information. The search results will also indicate which suppliers have lactation services. Medela’s supplier lookup will continue to expand as more information is provided to them by suppliers.
- Insurance Coverage Research – What It Means to You: Highlights findings and insights from Medela’s research on how moms can obtain the breastpump they need for their babies. Example tip:
- You don’t have to go it alone. Breastfeeding moms, rejoice! Nearly all plans cover lactation counseling without a co-pay. Pump coverage + lactation support = successful breastfeeding.
- Visual tips: This infographic offers a visual display of findings!
- Coverage Questions You Should Ask Your Insurance Company: Scenarios moms may find themselves in and the questions they should ask their insurance providers. Sample scenario:
- Congratulations! You’re pregnant, and you want to breastfeed.
- What type of pump can I get? What if I want a different pump from what’s covered?
- Can I get the pump before my baby is born or do I have to wait until delivery?
- Congratulations! You’re pregnant, and you want to breastfeed.
- Understanding health care reform: Need help understanding more about health care marketplaces which will open Oct. 1? This healthcare.gov site provides an overview and answers to frequently asked questions.
I’d also like to share some additional resources:
- Breastfeeding University: Breastfeeding University is an online education program that walks moms through what to expect during pregnancy as their bodies change and develop, at the hospital, how to transition to home, and how to advocate for herself and her baby.
- Understanding health care reform: Need help understanding more about health care marketplaces? This healthcare.gov site provides an overview and answers to frequently asked questions on health care reform.
- iBreastfeed: The iBreastfeed iPhone and iPad app supports provides helpful information and practical advice. It can help manage baby’s daily activities and features a locator to find breastfeeding friendly places. iBreastfeed is free and can be downloaded on iTunes.
- Video Library: Visit the online video library where moms can learn everything from how to easily put together a pump to how to enjoy the breastfeeding bond longer.
- Ask the LC: Have a question about breastfeeding? Moms can consult one-on-one via email with a board-certified lactation consultant (LC) who will assist with breastfeeding questions.
