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Breast pump and insurance
I was just on my birth month board and people were talking about having a breast pump covered by insurance. Is this true? I have Keystone Health Plan East DIrect POS. I know they sent me info about being reimbursed money I believe but I didn't see anything about it being covered under the policy in the materials they sent me.
Re: Breast pump and insurance
I called my insurance (AETNA) and asked about this and they said with Obama Care, breast pumps are covered 100%.
I would definitely call and talk to someone about it.
Our insurance covers a hospital grade rental or purchase of one (not sure if there is a price limit though). You just have to get a script from your doctor and order it from a medical supply company.
I have a hospital grade rental (symphony) and love it. Well, love/hate since all I di these days is pump. I may have to purchase a more portable one eventually but if you have supply issues, this one is best I think!
Thanks ladies! I will definetly call Keystone and let you know what I find out.
Wow, that's great. Thanks! I am going to try to call them later today and will post what I find out.
I just got off the phone with Keystone. They told me under my DME coverage, a breast pump rental is covered 50% from an in-network provider if the baby comes home with you. If the baby does not come home with you and remains in the hospital, the rental is covered 100%. They are supposed to e-mail me a list of suppliers, and I will post it for those who may be interested.
Yes they only mentioned the rentals under the plan. They said if you purchase it, you have to do it on your own and then submit for the $50.00 reimbursement from Baby Blue Prints. It seems like no one really knows what's going on.
They did e-mail me the list, but it's in pdf. I googled them all, and only found one that has the pumps on their website. I sent them an e-mail. If you want the list, I can e-mail it to you. They did a search that's close to my zip in South Philly. I am not about to call every company on the list right now. Hopegully, the company I e-mailed gets back to me and has somewhat of a clue.