freebies from your insurance?

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heard that the breast pump is covered by my insurance which i was planning to buy. So, as a FTM, wanting to know what else (items) were covered through u all's insurance?? And maybe i can ask my insurance about it too. Thanks :)

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I have tricare and went through the breastfeeding shop, I had the pump, flanges, bottles, milk storage bags delivered. And 6-8 wks after delivery you can order a second accessory kit plus bags if needed

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BREASTFEEDING EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES

All new health plans must cover breastfeeding equipment and supplies “for the duration of breastfeeding” without
cost-sharing, which means plans may not apply any co-payment, co-insurance, or deductible to these bene ts.
Breastfeeding equipment and supplies most commonly refers to a breast pump, which is a device that extracts milk
from a lactating woman, and related accessories. The FDA, which regulates breast pumps, states that they can be
“used to maintain or increase a woman’s milk supply, relieve engorged breasts and plugged milk ducts, or pull out
 at or inverted nipples so a nursing baby can latch-on to its mother’s breast more easily.”2 Many women use breast
pumps to express and store their milk after they have returned to work, are traveling, or have to be away from their
breastfeeding child. (Also, employers are required to provide a clean, private place for women to pump while on the
job.)

While a health insurer must cover breastfeeding equipment and supplies, it can impose some requirements on this
coverage, such as requiring a purchase, rather than rental, of a breast pump.

COMPREHENSIVE LACTATION SUPPORT AND COUNSELING

The health care law requires all new health plans to cover “comprehensive prenatal and postnatal lactation support
[and] counseling.” This means that breastfeeding mothers have health insurance coverage for lactation counseling
without cost-sharing for as long as they are breastfeeding. Lactation consultants are trained specialists who work
with women to help them begin and continue to breastfeed. Health insurers must cover such consultations without
cost-sharing, but can require consumers to see only the providers on their list, called “in-network providers,” or impose
other requirements on coverage.

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I have Medicaid (ameriheath caritas) and they were amazing. I got a medela pis, with a bunch of breast pads and two extra storage bottles. They also sent me a pack and play with a sheet, a book, a sleep sack, more breast pads, a binky, a bottle and some other coupons and samples for signing up for their pregnancy-texting program!

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Mine covered the breastfeeding stuff and sent me a booklet on how to manage my pregnancy lol

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Depending on your insurance it should cover a pump, any supplies like bags or bottles, and the cost of a lactation consultant.

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As far as I know, it's just the pump. But I'd definitely like to know if anything else is covered!

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