Government Assistance and Breast Pump
Is there any mommy's on here that used to be or is on Government Assistance? And knows if they cover breast pumps?
Ya I just got back on it. They give me like $30 for food. But you do have to be breast feeding only. Its a nice electric pump. It came with some bottles and nipples like I said it helps out alot. I went into the office to apply it was a single page application and I took in my taxes. Good luck
Well that's how I got the insurance to begin with, I went to the website and went through an online process to see if I qualified to be on the insurance. But once we tried WIC it denied us. Maybe I will try calling and find out, because we just not too long ago bought a house (been here a few months now) so maybe that would give us a better chance to be apart of WIC.
I have upmc for you (Pennsylvania Medicaid) and I was able to get a pump. I told the pediatrician I needed a pump and was sent one the very next day. I don't know if it's a requirement to have a script from a doctor but that helped me get mine. It is a pump in style advance ( medela)
Yeah I plan to not breast feed.
Well I will be pumping and bottle feeding her. No latching going on here!
I called today and my insurance does cover a pump of any choice pretty happy!!!!!
We were not eligible my fiancé made too much money, so the web site said when I initially signed up
All I have to do is ask my doctor to write out a letter of authorization and get a prescription
Thankfully my insurance covers my pump of choice!!!
I will be a stay at home mom and do not have WIC so I'm thankful that they do! So glad I won't have to shell out the money for a good electric pump!
I know with Ohio MedicAid I am going to be able to get a free double electric pump provided through insurance..just gotta call them and get them to mail it to my house. I even get to pick it. I'm getting the Medela one since I got some accessories for it from the baby shower. I don't know if the wide choices are because of the expanded MedicAid that was approved in Ohio, or because of the ACA in general, because I know from that they are requiring all insurances to cover breast pumps. Best way to find out is ask!
Going to call first thing in the morning and find out the info.
What state are you in? I don't have WIC..I'm going to be a stay at home mom..I'm really hoping my mother in law is right about what she heard.
I'm hoping I can get one through my insurance. I did hear that every plan has changed and are now covering electric pumps
I totally forgot yeah Because that makes sense, because pumps would go under the category of nutrition if I'm correct? And me not having WIC may just be a problem. ..well yeah like I said I will find out tomorrow morning.
Keeping my fingers crossed! Thanks ladies!! Appreciate it
I am in Pennsylvania and do not have WIC :-/ I'm thinking I may not be able too then, will find out tomorrow morning when I call!
I think it depends on what state your in, but i know where i live the only way to get one thru state funded insurance is if your child is medically un able to breast feed or the baby is in the hospital. But I'm sure when you call they will be able to shed some light on it for you. Good luck dear
I need to find a breast pump that doesn't cost an arm and a leg. :(
When's a good time to apply for my breast pump??
my free breast pump is on its way I'm so excited .. so glad that I didn't have to pay so much money for a breast pump
I wana use this breast pump
What breast pumps do people recommend? X
I'm getting one! insurance covers the double electric medela pump in style advanced
Just need to have my doctor write a letter of authorization and need prescription.