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Free breast pumps?

I am a frist time mom, due November 3rd!! But i had a question..Am I the last to know that insurance companies are offering free breast pumps because of the Affordable Care Act? My friend that works for an insurance call center told me about it yesterday and told me to call my insurance company to confirm. I did this morning and they confirmed it is true. I am going to pick one up this weekend. Anyone else know this? It's worth a shot to try out.
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7988724 tn?1400967191
I know that Wic covers one. Right after birth you can pick one up. I haven't found out some of the details. But I made an appointment for one. They can be very expensive.  And since I'm doing this on my own, I can use any help I can. Even if it's just for a few months to save up and purchase one.
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8489354 tn?1405627762
Same warning as previous poster. Call your insurance and confirm! My primary will not cover (BCBS of AZ). My secondary however (BCBS regenc of UT) covers 100% if I follow their guidelines. For example I have to go to a direct provider, so a medical equipment provider. They gave me a list of places that they work with, which was very helpful. Also, they will only pay for the base model. If you want an upgraded model you will have to pay the difference.
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I know that my insurance does not. There are some companies apparently that do not have to cover it based off some work around and mine is one for sure. I called 3 times just to make sure the info I got was accurate :)
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I heard about this but I'm pretty sure mines don't!!! And I got insurance through my job.
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Thanks ladies!
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Careful, not all plans cover a breast pump. For example, I have BCBS but it is a state health plan for teachers (a PPO) and a pump is not covered. But, my secondary insurance (also BCBS through my husband) covers a pump 100% with a form that says my primary insurance denies coverage. Call up your insurance mamas! If you can save that cash,  go for it!
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8765505 tn?1399764936
I want a breastpump an electric one. But I'm not in usa :(
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I found this out a couple months ago from my SIL, I had no idea and was sooo excited because I needed a new one. For me there was absolutely no hassle at all, I called my insurance they said I could get one off an approved website mailed to me or go to Target. I got a prescription for one from my doctor, went to Target, they looked up my insurance info at the pharmacy just like they would a medicine prescription and I walked out with mine in a couple minutes.  It was great!!
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9663463 tn?1407525554
WIC gives you free breast pumps
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9839548 tn?1409075293
Thanks for sharing!!!
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I have bcbs also how do I go about getting a free pump
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It's worth it I got the medela double electric breast pump saved me $240
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Yeah it just depends on your insurance. Not all are required to provide one. I have BCBS and they pay 100%. All I did was call CVS pharmacy, told them my info, and they mailed me mine (ameda electric double elite). I get to keep it for a year after the birth date.
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7177914 tn?1399518500
I got mine in the mail yesterday through my insurance so totally jazzed!
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your doctor can give you a prescription and then you can go to an authorized place and pick up an authorized pump ...its just like picking up medicine :)
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8827648 tn?1400799478
Yes, it is true according to the new affordable care act. Your insurance company may have some stipulations on what brand they will pay for or a certain price range, etc. particularly if the baby is not born premature, so be sure to have a clear understanding of what is covered by you insurance company before you go out and buy a really expensive one and is not reimbursed. Otherwise, you should be able to get one no problem!
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I got one through my insurance. It was a hassle but worth it. You should check and see what you insurance requires because would pay for one with strict stipulations.
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