https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Wed, 06 May 2026 02:03:52 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/breast-pump-insurance-coverage-question#post-1161734 Sun, 20 Oct 2013 10:55:23 +0000 Mrs. J 1161734@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Pregnancy cannot be considered a preexisting condition, so I would check that out. According to the Department of Labor, " In addition, HIPAA prohibits plans from applying a preexisting condition exclusion to pregnancy, genetic information, and certain children." </p> <p>My plan allows up to $150 of a pump to be covered, and we have to give a prescription to a medical equipment company, who will deliver it to our house. My midwife wrote me a prescription for a double electric, and I know the supply company nearest to us has the Medela PISA, which is what I am going to get, I think. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/breast-pump-insurance-coverage-question#post-1161651 Sun, 20 Oct 2013 09:22:16 +0000 Meltini 1161651@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Just an FYI, not all insurance compnies cover the nice double electric pumps. My insurance company will only cover a manual pump. Definitely call and find out exactly what (if anything) they will provide. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/breast-pump-insurance-coverage-question#post-1161636 Sun, 20 Oct 2013 09:08:05 +0000 shellio 1161636@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would call and ask, but consider calling a couple of times to ask different people if the first one says no... I have found a general lack of knowledge when I've tried to contact my insurance company about this. </p> <p>FYI, the way it works with my insurance co is that you have to purchase it through a durable medical equipment company, which will coordinate with the insurance co, so you can't just go to Target and then send them a receipt. The selection is limited, 1-3 options available at the companies I spoke to. And you can get coverage for a rental of a hospital grade pump if you have to be separated from your baby OR if your baby cannot breastfeed. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/breast-pump-insurance-coverage-question#post-1161634 Sun, 20 Oct 2013 09:05:13 +0000 MrsKoala 1161634@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I bet it will. I'd check! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/breast-pump-insurance-coverage-question#post-1161559 Sun, 20 Oct 2013 06:00:58 +0000 Smurfette 1161559@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would think it would. Just call and ask. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/breast-pump-insurance-coverage-question#post-1161540 Sun, 20 Oct 2013 02:40:44 +0000 Mrs Hedgehog 1161540@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>It should still cover it. I would just call. Couldn't hurt to just ask and then you will know for sure. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/breast-pump-insurance-coverage-question#post-1161519 Sun, 20 Oct 2013 00:57:22 +0000 LaineysMom 1161519@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@anonysquire: ahh I see.. I had to have a csection, so my pregnancy total was upwards of $50k..</p> <p>I'm sure you could call your insurance and ask them. Maybe once you baby is here your ped can write you a scrip? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/breast-pump-insurance-coverage-question#post-1161516 Sun, 20 Oct 2013 00:44:49 +0000 anonysquire 1161516@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>R@LaineysMom: I don't need the plan to cover the pregnancy (birthing at a birthing center) just curious if I could get a breast pump :) I don't want an Obama Care plan just for a breast pump. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/breast-pump-insurance-coverage-question#post-1161503 Sun, 20 Oct 2013 00:21:04 +0000 LaineysMom 1161503@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@anonysquire: when are you due? Can you sign up for an Obama care plan for January? All of the new plans cover maternity.. It's great! </p> <p>If your hubby's plan does not cover your pregnancy, I doubt it covers your breast pump. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/breast-pump-insurance-coverage-question#post-1161464 Sat, 19 Oct 2013 23:16:03 +0000 anonysquire 1161464@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>So I was on my parents insurance when I got pregnant and they did not have a maternity plan. Now I am also on my husbands insurance as of October 1 and it does have maternity plan but doesn't cover my pregnancy since it is a preexisting condition. So does this mean it will not cover a breast pump? </p>