Breast pumps and NSLIJ

I called my insurance provider yesterday to learn if breast pumps are covered. They said that the Affordable Care Act is making breast pumps covered by insurance.

However, to be applicable, I need to get the pump from the hospital AFTER the baby is born.

Has anyone done this? Does anyone know what pumps NSLIJ provides? or a number i can call to learn more?

The insurance company also said it didnt matter if i rented or bought, that it was all covered....
i am just not sure if i believe them.

any feedback from the BTDT group or those more familiar with these details would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks!

Re: Breast pumps and NSLIJ

NSLIJ new hyde park has a hospital grade madela pump - but i believe its only to rent

personally, i would buy one instead of renting since its free and will last you through more than one child.

Re: Breast pumps and NSLIJ

i got my breast pump before I gave birth from EDGEPARK. all they asked for was some information when my due date was and then they called me back to tell me how much i would have to pay if any. I got a medela for $19.00



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you want to know how to use it before you give birth. I had no clue and i was so frustrated.

Breast pumps and NSLIJ

I rented one from LIJ - they gave it to me while I was still in the hospital. You can buy one through them. Ask for the lactation specialist