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Aly764
Isla Grace born on 11/15/13 <3
Member since 6/12 1021 total posts
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Alyssa
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my health insurance fully covers my breast pump!
So I have crappy insurance and I just kind of assumed it wouldn't be covered or it wouldn't cover the one I wanted, but it turns out, they cover 100% AND they cover the Medela advanced double electric pump!
So before dropping $200+ on your breast pump, double and triple check with your insurance plan ladies!!
EDIT I would have to pay a $500 deductible in order to be "covered" for a $200 breast pump! I swear these insurance companies are pure thieves! I pay $600 a month for WHAT!?
Message edited 10/9/2013 3:09:54 PM.
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clotheshorse
LIF Adult
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Re: my health insurance fully covers my breast pump!
Oh wow. I wonder if mine does. I have Empire NYSHIP.
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| Posted 10/9/13 11:56 AM |
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MrsG823
Just call me Mommy.
Member since 1/11 5570 total posts
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my health insurance fully covers my breast pump!
Lucky lady! I have Empire NYSHIP and my particular plan (which is a graduate student plan) is grandfathered so they do not cover anything.
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| Posted 10/9/13 12:29 PM |
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Lala08
2 Princesses coming soon!
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Re: my health insurance fully covers my breast pump!
I have to call. That is the pump I want. I have Oxford so we shall see. Thanks for the info!!
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| Posted 10/9/13 2:18 PM |
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my health insurance fully covers my breast pump!
I have Oxford/ United Health and they cover pumps, just not the Madella that I want.
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| Posted 10/9/13 2:49 PM |
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ShhhTTCin11
3 under 3?!
Member since 5/11 2229 total posts
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Coleen
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Re: my health insurance fully covers my breast pump!
Posted by clotheshorse
Oh wow. I wonder if mine does. I have Empire NYSHIP.
Me too - maybe I will try and call tomorrow and see
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| Posted 10/9/13 2:53 PM |
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Aly764
Isla Grace born on 11/15/13 <3
Member since 6/12 1021 total posts
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Alyssa
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my health insurance fully covers my breast pump!
OK so SCRATCH THAT! My insurance plan sucks even worse than I thought!!!!! My "covered" breast pump is included AFTER A $500 DEDUCTIBLE!!!!!! The effing pump costs $200! WTF. I'm pissed! I pay SO much for freakin health insurance and NOTHING is covered!
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| Posted 10/9/13 3:00 PM |
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bttrfly82131
LIF Infant
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my health insurance fully covers my breast pump!
See if you can go through edgepark.com they deal directly with your insurance especially since this went through last year:
New Legislation
What's the new legislation about breast pumps?
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has adopted guidelines for several woman-specific health services to be covered by health plans. These services include "breastfeeding support, supplies, and counseling." According to the HHS Web site Healthcare.gov, "Pregnant and postpartum women will have access to comprehensive lactation support and counseling from trained providers, as well as breastfeeding equipment." The Web site adds: "Breastfeeding is one of the most effective preventive measures mothers can take to protect their health and that of their children. One of the barriers for breastfeeding is the cost of purchasing or renting breast pumps and nursing-related supplies."
What does this legislation mean to me?
This means that commercial health providers are now required by law to allow breast pumps as a covered expense for lactating women. There is some variation around co-pays, depending on your insurance carrier and plan.
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| Posted 10/12/13 1:47 PM |
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Lala08
2 Princesses coming soon!
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Re: my health insurance fully covers my breast pump!
For anyone with Oxford/UHC the double electric breast pump is free AFTER the baby/babies are born and as long as you purchase from a preferred retailer(they give you a list in the area)
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| Posted 10/12/13 8:22 PM |
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