https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sun, 10 May 2026 03:07:21 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/free-breast-pumps-rule#post-504249 Mon, 14 Jan 2013 20:06:24 +0000 CupQuakeWalk 504249@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I bought my freestyle but next time around I'm getting a new one from my insurance! I'm sure I would have worn my down real good by then...plus ill be working and I want to have a home pump and a work pump...why not? My husband works hard for our medical insurance! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/free-breast-pumps-rule#post-504139 Mon, 14 Jan 2013 19:19:11 +0000 mrsjyw 504139@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>LOVE my freestyle!!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/free-breast-pumps-rule#post-499719 Fri, 11 Jan 2013 23:24:53 +0000 shopaholic 499719@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think my insurance company told me that only a manual pump was free, BUT that if I purchased a electric pump from one of their approved suppliers, the cost of the equipment goes towards our deductible/total pay out for baby/hospital bills, etc. (We have PPO). She told me that for sure we'll hit our maximum pay-out just with the delivery anyways, so if I paid for the electric pump from their supplier, it would in essence be free. I haven't looked at the different models yet, but that's our "plan" for a free pump. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/free-breast-pumps-rule#post-499601 Fri, 11 Jan 2013 22:07:08 +0000 MarieJ 499601@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MamaMoose: my insurance sent me a medela symphony (hospital grade pump). It's a rental but I am grateful to be able to use it as long as I want :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/free-breast-pumps-rule#post-499595 Fri, 11 Jan 2013 22:05:12 +0000 keiki_mama 499595@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>The Freestyle is awesome, you will love it!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/free-breast-pumps-rule#post-499588 Fri, 11 Jan 2013 22:03:28 +0000 hilsy85 499588@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@dagret: @boiledpnut: @littleveesmommy: nice! Good to know :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/free-breast-pumps-rule#post-499584 Fri, 11 Jan 2013 22:02:12 +0000 littleveesmommy 499584@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@hilsy85: I have the Hygeia Enjoye and LOVE it (well, as much as you CAN love a pump...). I hadn't hear of the brand until I came across Oh'Apostrophe's review on her blog, then it started showing up everywhere. It's a closed system, WHO compliant and my favorite is complete control of the pump suction and speed independently. The closed system is awesome since you can share the pump (just buy a personal accessory set) and is covered for 3 years vs the typical 1-year warranty on pumps. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/free-breast-pumps-rule#post-499569 Fri, 11 Jan 2013 21:54:06 +0000 ladyfingers 499569@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Mine doesn't cover anything till June but i can't wait that long :( </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/free-breast-pumps-rule#post-499473 Fri, 11 Jan 2013 21:00:35 +0000 tlcbaby 499473@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MamaMoose: I wouldn't have known about this if it weren't for Hellobee - I need to check on this soon! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/free-breast-pumps-rule#post-499459 Fri, 11 Jan 2013 20:52:28 +0000 boiledpnut 499459@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@hilsy85: Hygeia is also WHO compliant. I've heard lots of great things about that brand. :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/free-breast-pumps-rule#post-499382 Fri, 11 Jan 2013 20:17:03 +0000 allison 499382@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Ah, thanks for this reminder! I just checked online, and my insurance is supposed to start covering pumps now. I totally forgot about it and was about to buy one! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/free-breast-pumps-rule#post-499288 Fri, 11 Jan 2013 19:33:29 +0000 dagret 499288@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@tororojo: does your insurance have a special program for expectant mothers? That'd who finally gave me the correct information. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/free-breast-pumps-rule#post-499278 Fri, 11 Jan 2013 19:29:03 +0000 tororojo 499278@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm so jeal! Every time we call our insurance they tell us something different, so we're working on joining the free breast pump club. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/free-breast-pumps-rule#post-499271 Fri, 11 Jan 2013 19:26:59 +0000 dagret 499271@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MamaMoose: it's been in effect since August though, you'd think they'd have it down by now! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/free-breast-pumps-rule#post-499268 Fri, 11 Jan 2013 19:26:22 +0000 dagret 499268@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@hilsy85: the hygeia is what I want to buy with my HSA money after my rental period is up. It's a completely closed system - you can resell it OR return it to the company to be recycled. You can't do that with amedas or medelas. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/free-breast-pumps-rule#post-499210 Fri, 11 Jan 2013 19:02:46 +0000 mrsjazz 499210@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MamaMoose: Yes they do rule! My insurance covered my Freestyle, too. You're going to love...even more so that it was free. (Although technically it's not free since we pay for insurance!) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/free-breast-pumps-rule#post-499206 Fri, 11 Jan 2013 18:59:14 +0000 hilsy85 499206@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I got one too! But my insurance only covers a hygiea pump which is a brand I've never even heard of. I hope it's good! That's awesome that you got a Medela. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/free-breast-pumps-rule#post-499188 Fri, 11 Jan 2013 18:47:56 +0000 Mrs. Markers 499188@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I just got mine (medela pump in style) covered by insurance as well. It took a lot of phone calls to my insurance, dr office and the medical supplier but it was worth it to save the money! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/free-breast-pumps-rule#post-499155 Fri, 11 Jan 2013 18:33:45 +0000 MamaMoose 499155@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MapleMoose: Hahaha... right back at ya! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/free-breast-pumps-rule#post-499133 Fri, 11 Jan 2013 18:27:22 +0000 matador84 499133@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Mine didn't cover one either! Lucky! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/free-breast-pumps-rule#post-499132 Fri, 11 Jan 2013 18:27:10 +0000 MapleMoose 499132@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MamaMoose: Totally not related to the topic but just wanted to say that I dig your username ;) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/free-breast-pumps-rule#post-499129 Fri, 11 Jan 2013 18:26:50 +0000 MamaMoose 499129@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@HLK208: My understanding is that starting in 2013 your insurance has to cover SOMETHING. It might just be a hand pump but the do need to cover breastpumps. You should call and ask! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/free-breast-pumps-rule#post-499124 Fri, 11 Jan 2013 18:25:22 +0000 HLK208 499124@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Lucky lady! My insurance covers squat. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/free-breast-pumps-rule#post-499119 Fri, 11 Jan 2013 18:22:53 +0000 MamaMoose 499119@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@dagret: I had to get a script from my doctor too and the nurse seemed a little perplexed by it. I think they are all just getting used to this now that ObamaCare is allowing for insurance coverage of pumps. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/free-breast-pumps-rule#post-499103 Fri, 11 Jan 2013 18:14:52 +0000 dagret 499103@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Lucky! Mine covers purchase of a hand pump or rental of a hospital grade pump for 3 months. I spent 2 hrs on the phone with my insurance company trying to figure it out and find a supplier yesterday (with one customer service person telling me absolutely the wrong information) plus I have to get a scrip from my dr., and the office hasn't ever dealt with it before, so instead of just writing and faxing the damn scrip, I have to bring it up in person to my dr. On Monday. It has been so frustrating. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/free-breast-pumps-rule#post-499096 Fri, 11 Jan 2013 18:11:37 +0000 MamaMoose 499096@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Bao: I just called our insurance 800 number and they gave me the number to a medical supply company that provided the pump. I just had to give them my plan ID and they shipped it out to me. Easy peasy. I think some plans have a sixty day limit but you might as well call and ask. It can't hurt! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/free-breast-pumps-rule#post-499093 Fri, 11 Jan 2013 18:10:11 +0000 lemong 499093@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Lucky! I contacted my insurance company and the only pump they offer is one made by Mebby, and I've never heard of it, so I'm a little hesitant to get it. Also, because they said they'll only cover one very two years, so I'm hoping that if I have a second, the pump selection will be better then. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/free-breast-pumps-rule#post-499077 Fri, 11 Jan 2013 18:05:56 +0000 Bao 499077@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MamaMoose: how did you go about getting that? My LO is already 4.5 months old so it's probably too late for me to try huh? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/free-breast-pumps-rule#post-499075 Fri, 11 Jan 2013 18:05:46 +0000 autumnlove 499075@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Awesome!! My insurance only covers hand pumps! :-( </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/free-breast-pumps-rule#post-499066 Fri, 11 Jan 2013 18:02:36 +0000 MamaMoose 499066@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I just got my brand new Medela Freestyle with tons of accessories from my insurance company. I'm in love already and I haven't even used it yet!! </p>