Breastfeeding Insurance Reimbursement
Could my breastpump or lactation services be covered by my insurance?
Many health insurance plans are aware of the numerous health benefits of breastfeeding and therefore may cover certain breastfeeding-related expenses, including for example, lactation consultant services, breastpump rental/purchase and other costs. Coverage for breastfeeding-related expenses will vary widely among different health insurance plans.
Medela worked with respected insurance experts to provide you with several reimbursement-related resources that may help you in getting coverage for your breastfeeding-related expenses. The materials here can be used by expectant and new parents to help in submitting claims as well as appealing denied claims for services. There are also additional templates that can help you get assistance from your employer, healthcare provider and lactation consultant.
Take time to review each information category. Reading the information in the order in which it is outlined will help. Each information page is available in PDF format for you to download at your convenience.
Please note: in addition to private insurance assistance, some other state and federal programs may offer breastfeeding support and reimbursement under certain circumstances. For more information call your local Women’s Infants and Children(WIC) office or your local state Medicaid office.
For more information you may also visit http://www.aap.org/breastfeeding/files/pdf/CODING.pdf
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