How To Get A Breast Pump Through Medicaid

Are you going to breastfeed? If yes, breast pumps are highly recommended. There will be situations where they will be handy, especially for working moms.

And the great news is that you may be able to get it for free!  In this article we tell you exactly how to get a breast pump through Medicaid at no cost to you.

According to the law, a Maryland Medicaid Breast Pump can be provided after sending an application and completing all of the necessary paperwork.

What kind of pump you will get and how many lactation consultant visits you have depends on Medicaid. This brings us to the first step of getting your pumps for free.

At Caring Touch Medical we handle the entire process for you to make it as easy as possible.  All you have to do is contact our location that is most convenient for you and we will walk you through the process.

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We have also included below the general process if you wish to learn more.

Contact Medicaid for instructions

The best way to start the process is to contact Medicaid and talk about their policies and requirements. The list of breast pump brands can change as well as suppliers they work with.

You should also ask them about the latest changes in their policy with lactation consultants (such as your options and who they are).

Regarding the choice you have, you can buy your own breast pump, submit it for reimbursement, and then get the check.

Or you can work directly with a chosen breast pump supplier and get the pump for free. This brings us to the second step.

Get a list of providers and choose one

Nowadays, there are breast pump providers that you can contact directly to get your free breast pump. The provider fronts the cost of the chosen pump and submits the claim to Medicaid on your behalf.

Qualified providers specialize in breastfeeding info and breast pumps. They have plenty of brands to choose from, such as Medela, Ameda, Nuk, Melodi, Phillips Avent, Lansinoh, Hygea and more.

You can find information on their website and compare their models with what other companies have. You can also contact their agent if you have questions.

Why is a breast pump free now?

As you may know, previously new moms had to pay for their pumps if they wanted to use them, but not anymore. It is a part of health insurance now due to the amazing benefits breastfeeding has for a child.

Breastfeeding is recommended by the Academy of Pediatrics – and quality pumps can help doing it after getting back to work.

Once you get your new pump, you should practice using it and save breast milk before you get back to work.

Knowing you have milk in a freezer for your babe will make transition stress-free. And when mom is less stressed, the child is happy.

Here’s What To Do Now

If you need help with getting your free breast pump, get in touch with Caring Touch Medical specialists now to find the best options available for you.  Simply click on this link to find our location closest to you.