Update: I got my breast pump, read about it here!
This weekend, Peter & I took a birthing class. Yes, I know this is my 3rd baby…but it has been a while since I gave birth and since this is Peter’s first baby, we thought it was a good idea to take it! Well, besides all the wince-worthy birthing videos we watched the one thing that I did learn was that insurance companies now have to PAY for breast pumps thanks to the Affordable Care Act!
I was a little skeptical at first..so I did a little Googling and found this article & this one that verified that insurance companies are now mandated to pay for breast pumps for nursing moms!
I decided to call my insurance provider to find out more information. I called up Harvard Pilgrim member services and asked if my insurance policy covered breast pumps. The nice woman checked my policy and assured me that I was covered.
I had two options:
1. I could rent a hospital-grade breast pump for 3 months and it would be full covered…OR
2. My doctor could write me a prescription for a breast pump which I could keep. The only clause was that I had to purchase the breast pump from an in-network vendor. There were 2 in my area!
This is was literally the best news I’ve heard all year! So ladies, take that breast pump OFF your registry
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i tried 2 months ago to get a breast pump through my insurance company (aetna), they would only pay for a manual pump. sorry, but a manual pump is not going to help me get back to work….i purchased the electric out of pocket. they have to pay for a pump but it doesn’t need to be a good one i guess.
You can also write it off as a medical expense on your taxes if you itemize and meet the medical expense deduction amount.