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How do I know what breast pump is covered?
The first step to get your breast pump covered by your insurance company is to look up the details of your policy. If you have online access to your plan info or a booklet explaining coverage, check there first. These details should explain whether breast pumps are covered under your specific policy.
Does insurance cover a pump every pregnancy?
Most insurance plans will cover a new double electric breast pump for every pregnancy, so you can breastfeed with the most up-to-date equipment for each baby.
Are breast pumps covered by insurance?
Your health insurance plan must cover the cost of a breast pump. It may be either a rental unit or a new one you'll keep. Your plan may have guidelines on whether the covered pump is manual or electric, the length of the rental, and when you'll receive it (before or after birth).
What is the difference between a hospital grade breast pump?
Hospital grade pumps have stronger, more powerful motors that provide a higher level of suction and more efficient pumping. These pumps are larger and heavier, which in turn makes them less easy to transport than their personal pump counterparts.
Are all breast pumps hospital grade?
The FDA doesn't regulate any standards that a breast pump must meet to be considered “hospital grade,” so breast pump manufacturers may have different criteria for designating a pump hospital grade. Therefore, “hospital grade” is primarily a marketing term as opposed to a technical term.
Do you get a free breast pump with each pregnancy?
Most insurance plans will cover a new double electric breast pump for every pregnancy, so you can breastfeed with the most up-to-date equipment for each baby.
Should you get a new breast pump with each pregnancy?
Most insurance plans cover a new breast pump for each new birth (though some have limitations based on timing between pregnancies), but it can always be helpful to have your previous breast pump available as a back-up if you need it.
Are breast pumps covered by insurance?
Your health insurance plan must cover the cost of a breast pump. It may be either a rental unit or a new one you'll keep. Your plan may have guidelines on whether the covered pump is manual or electric, the length of the rental, and when you'll receive it (before or after birth).
Do I need to buy a breast pump before baby is born?
Most health insurance companies cover the cost of breast pumps. Insurers usually require a prescription from your ob-gyn and may cover only certain pump models. The last month of pregnancy is the time to do your research, make sure you have your prescription, and order your breast pump.
How long does it take to get breast pump through insurance?
In most instances, total processing and delivery time takes approximately 4-7 business days. Some insurance plans require that we wait to process the order 30 to 60 days prior to your due date or that your baby has been born before we can ship the breast pump.