insurance covering breast pumps?

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I had my first daughter in 2011 and it seems like after I had her I remember hearing about health insurance covering the cost of breast pumps. Did that actually happen? I'm only 10w with #2 and forgot to ask at my first appointment. Thanks in advance!

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This is from healthcare.gov.

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Insurance is required to provide them for free now. However, depending on your insurance, you may need a prescription for your doctor. I will get the prescription after delivery and pick it up from the hospital parmach before we go home!

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My insurance is going to cover mine. Just check with your insurance company, I believe all insurance companies are required to cover them now.

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Thanks for the info ladies! This may be a dumb question, but where would you go to "fill your prescription"/get the pump? Again, it's been a while but with my last I only shopped for them at baby stores.

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My insurance only covered one specific brand and model.

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Yup. You get a script from your doctor and take it to a participating provider. My insurance covers $180 of the pump if I get more expensive I'll just pay the difference.

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My insurance through my employee covers a particular list of pumps through various providers. They just will not send it out until 30 days prior to my due date. I get to choose one they cover or pay upcharges to get bigger sets with more accessories or get a prescription to rent hospital grade one (but this is not necessary for individual use - hospital grade ones are for multiple users).

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I'm only in my second trimester and getting mine

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Most will. But you often can't get it until late in your pregnancy. Definitely call your insurance company. They may expect a prescription.

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I have anthem blue cross and they are covering mine 100%

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