GHI/Breast pumps-City workers, esp Teachers revisted

Hi,

I thought I understood their policy but am now thoroughly confused. I understand that they consider themselves grandfathered in and feel that they do not have to cover breast pumps. However, a few months back I was told that they would cover them like they always did if there is a medical necessity. A deductble of $100 would be due however. I just got off the phone with a rep that says that as of now, there is no coverage at all, medical necessity or not. Anyone hear of this or is it that this rep is mistaken? Thanks.

GHI/Breast pumps-City workers, esp Teachers revisted

After a million calls the final verdict was no it was not covered unless the baby needed it out of medical necessity like in the NICU or had jaundice or something.

Re: GHI/Breast pumps-City workers, esp Teachers revisted

Which is crazy with the mayors efforts to limit formula!

Re: GHI/Breast pumps-City workers, esp Teachers revisted

Re: GHI/Breast pumps-City workers, esp Teachers revisted

I jus called two days ago and this is exactly what the rep said...
we will cover it if there is a medical necessity, such as haing trouble breastfeeding on your own. Get a doctors note, then he gave me a number to call to order once I get the note.

I had a TON of trouble BF with DD#1 so hoping my dr will give me the note!

GHI/Breast pumps-City workers, esp Teachers revisted

Thanks ladies...Jenn..what you said was my understanding..that they still covered if you have a medical necessity.