https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Wed, 29 Apr 2026 03:18:01 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/breast-pump-psa-hygeia#post-510561 Thu, 17 Jan 2013 16:04:35 +0000 lemondrop 510561@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@hilsy85: Yes, I love it! It came with high recommendations from the ladies around WeddingBee, so I went for it. I have better luck with this pump than with the hospital grade one I rented for the first month. It is small and always has done what I needed in 15 minutes or less. </p> <p>Their customer service was great too- I didn't get the lids to their bottles shipped initially, and they overnighted them to me. </p> <p>Let me know if you have any questions about it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/breast-pump-psa-hygeia#post-510496 Thu, 17 Jan 2013 15:49:22 +0000 hilsy85 510496@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@lemondrop: do you have a hygeia? It was theonly one covered through my insurance and I haven't used it yet...do you like it? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/breast-pump-psa-hygeia#post-509732 Thu, 17 Jan 2013 11:16:50 +0000 Alivoo01 509732@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@lawbee11: shoo, I totally sent my insurance an email through their portal inquiring too. There's so much "prep" work for the baby so anything we can get started on and taken care in advance will be awesome. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/breast-pump-psa-hygeia#post-509687 Thu, 17 Jan 2013 10:54:33 +0000 GreenThumb 509687@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Foodnerd81: I decided to be tenacious and called my insurance company again after seeing this post. I guess our insurance doesn't "renew" until June, at which time the Affordable Care Act policies may kick in, but I guess employers still have the right to opt out. My insurance told me to call my husband's insurance coordinator at his job to find out if the benefit will kick in in June but I guess I won't hold my breath. But since some companies can opt out, that must be why Hygeia is offering this coupon.</p> <p>I also asked about rental, but that is not currently covered either. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/breast-pump-psa-hygeia#post-509681 Thu, 17 Jan 2013 10:52:31 +0000 Foodnerd81 509681@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@lawbee11: Let us know what you find out! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/breast-pump-psa-hygeia#post-509667 Thu, 17 Jan 2013 10:48:02 +0000 lawbee11 509667@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Alivoo01: They may email me back and tell me I am a wacko, but I thought it was worth a shot :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/breast-pump-psa-hygeia#post-509649 Thu, 17 Jan 2013 10:41:51 +0000 Alivoo01 509649@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@lawbee11: Wow! you're really ahead of the curve! Totally following your footsteps and sending my insurance an email now to inquire about their coverage on a breast pump! I thought I had to wait until I was 30 something weeks to inquire. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/breast-pump-psa-hygeia#post-509632 Thu, 17 Jan 2013 10:37:27 +0000 lawbee11 509632@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Foodnerd81: Haha I am kind of a crazy planner :) I logged into my account and sent a message because I would like something in writing. I doubt they will actually give you the pump until the baby is born (or right before), but I wanted to start looking for deals if they don't cover one! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/breast-pump-psa-hygeia#post-509601 Thu, 17 Jan 2013 10:27:26 +0000 lisa1783 509601@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>So awesome!</p> <p>FYI: I think most insurance companies might not cover the pump until after the birth </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/breast-pump-psa-hygeia#post-509595 Thu, 17 Jan 2013 10:25:30 +0000 Foodnerd81 509595@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@GreenThumb: I thought that all new plans had to cover something for a breast pump now-- even if a stripped down version or a rental? </p> <p>@lawbee11: You called already? I thought it would still be way to early to call (I'm 12 weeks) but maybe not? It is the right calendar year now and I guess it is something you want before the kid is born. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/breast-pump-psa-hygeia#post-509579 Thu, 17 Jan 2013 10:22:18 +0000 lemondrop 509579@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>That is awesome! Wish they had the promotion a year ago when I got mine- but honestly it is worth every penny I paid! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/breast-pump-psa-hygeia#post-509486 Thu, 17 Jan 2013 09:43:50 +0000 hilsy85 509486@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@GreenThumb: glad this will be helpful! :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/breast-pump-psa-hygeia#post-509483 Thu, 17 Jan 2013 09:42:27 +0000 GreenThumb 509483@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@hilsy85: Thank you so much for passing this along. I actually just called my insurance company yesterday and was SHOCKED that my plan will not cover a pump or even rental. Apparently my husband's company opted out of that benefit. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/breast-pump-psa-hygeia#post-509450 Thu, 17 Jan 2013 09:20:19 +0000 lawbee11 509450@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>That's awesome! I actually just put in a request to my insurance company about pumps yesterday and should hear back by tomorrow. If they won't cover any I will definitely be doing this. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/breast-pump-psa-hygeia#post-509431 Thu, 17 Jan 2013 09:04:53 +0000 hilsy85 509431@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Found this on the Bump!<br /> Hygeia's FB page has a promotion offering $150 off to anyone without breast pump coverage through their insurance. </p> <p>"It breaks our hearts to see so many moms unable to find pumps or get them covered by their insurance companies. While this might not be a solution that's workable for everyone, if you can prove that you have been denied coverage or are unable to get one of our pumps due to the DME situation, email us at <a href="mailto:socialmedia@hygeiababy.com">socialmedia@hygeiababy.com</a> and we'll give you a coupon code (upon verification of your information) that is good for $150 off the LBI on our site. It's our belief that the insurance companies pay about that amount for the pump, so if you have a chance in heck of getting reimbursed by them, that might work. We will also gladly work with anyone who emails us to try to find you a pump personally. <a href="mailto:socialmedia@hygeiababy.com">socialmedia@hygeiababy.com</a>" </p>