New or expectant Mom? Have you decided to breast feed your new baby? Do you have Aetna health insurance and need a free breast pump?
A lot of the information out there can be confusing and misleading.
You are either in your last stages of pregnancy or have recently delivered your child, and the last thing you want to do is deal with insurance companies.
You don’t have the time or energy to have to crawl through red tape, wait on hold for 20 minutes (to speak to an actual human being), just to get your breast pump.
Here’s How To Get Your Aetna Insurance Breast Pump
Aetna’s website says “Check your plan to see which of these providers is in network. You may be able to buy a breast pump and supplies, from one of our suppliers at no charge or at a discounted rate. “
But who are these “suppliers” and where do you find them?
What they are referring to is a qualified durable medical equipment provider.
At Caring Touch Medical, we are a durable medical equipment provider that can help you get your free breast pump through Aetna.
All you have to do is contact us here, or simply fill out the form on the top right of this page and we will help you handle the rest.
Who Is Covered
The policy applies to new health insurance plans and those that are non-grandfathered insurance plans currently subject to DHHS requirements for the coverage of breast pumps, starting in the 1st plan year that begins on or after August 1st 2012…
(…if all that is confusing to you, just give us a call and we will check your plan for you).
Also according to Aetna, covered items may include:
- A standard electric pump (non-hospital-grade) while you ‘re pregnant or for the duration of breastfeeding, 1 time every 3 years, or
- A manual breast pump while pregnant or for the duration of breastfeeding, if you have not received an electric or a manual breast pump in the last 3 years, and
- Another set of breast pump supplies if you get pregnant again before you’re eligible for a new pump
Aetna Lactation Consultant
Most plans provided by Aetna cover up to 6 appointments with a lactation consultant when you require support with your breastfeeding. Your obgyn and/or pediatrician that is in-network may offer this support through their office.
Here’s Your Next Step
Click here to contact us and we will:
- Check your insurance to make sure you are covered.
- Let you know all of your breast pump options.
- Walk you through the process to obtain your free breast pump.
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