Diaper Swappers

Mama Marsh's Creations · 05-13-2009, 06:05 PM

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Originally Posted by kristinc

I am going through my insurance benefits book right now......the guy on the phone answered no a little too quickly that it makes me suspicious. I hate this insurance...they don't cover squat.

Yeah that would definately make me suspicious too

If you could get a woman CSR next time, maybe explain that you REALLY need one and see what they say

My Apron Strings · 05-13-2009, 06:14 PM

I had BCBS of California and they paid 100% for the breast pump that I purchased at the hospital.

G/L!

MommaRhi · 05-13-2009, 10:22 PM

We have United Healthcare as well. I have a Pump In Style, but if I can get a good discount on another, then I would love to get another. I may call them tomorrow. Thanks!

cakeums · 05-14-2009, 01:32 PM

Kristin, I would call back and ask to speak to a manager. I'm betting the guy just automatically answered no - since you're going to have preemies and you're going to have to pump, they should cover at least part of the cost.

**MW69842** · 05-14-2009, 04:46 PM

I have BCBS PPO of MI health insurance. And they covered the ENTIRE cost of a new Medela PISA.

My daughter's Pediatrician had to write me a "prescription" for it, saying that there was a medical need (she put "low supply," which was true) and then, the insurance rep told me to pick out whichever one I wanted and have them bill it to them.

I never received a single bill.

This was back in August 2007.

It was listed in my health benefits manual... as durable medical equipment... said it covered it. I called the insurance company to verify. I'm glad I did, because we were going to buy one out of pocket that week... saved myself some money.

anuhea4 · 05-15-2009, 08:56 AM

Man, I just got hopeful. I called United HealthCare and they said that my plan doesn't cover it at all. I'm really not surprised. It was worth a try.

starbuckmom · 05-15-2009, 09:04 AM

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Originally Posted by anuhea4

Man, I just got hopeful. I called United HealthCare and they said that my plan doesn't cover it at all. I'm really not surprised. It was worth a try.

We have UHC also and when I called they said the same thing even though I told them we were having twins. Didn't make a difference. Maybe I could have had my OB write me a prescription and see if that would work, but I didn't. Instead, my doula told me that Cotton Babies was having a really good deal on the Medela PIS backpacks so I bought one through them.

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My Apron Strings Registered Users Formerly: MyThreeSonz Join Date: May 2008 Location: Indiana Posts: 557 Ratings: 19 Feedback: 100% My Mood:	Re: FYI, breast pumps might be covered by insurance... I had BCBS of California and they paid 100% for the breast pump that I purchased at the hospital. G/L! __________________ ~ Erin Mostly SAHM to three boys, VJ 7~01, KH 7~06, HB 10~07 and our Little Lady PAN arrived 5~13~11 My ISO: I am looking for items for my DD. A baby carrier (for her), baby legs, etc. I have a grey sleepy wrap, and some sweet Stride Rite girl shoes.

05-13-2009, 10:22 PM	#33
MommaRhi Registered Users Co-Op Hostess Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: IL Posts: 14,476 Ratings: 203 Feedback: 100% My Mood:	Re: FYI, breast pumps might be covered by insurance... We have United Healthcare as well. I have a Pump In Style, but if I can get a good discount on another, then I would love to get another. I may call them tomorrow. Thanks! __________________ Rhiana-mom of 4. Emmaleigh Claire 8-7-09 Baby BOY Ryan James 3-15-13

05-14-2009, 01:32 PM	#34
cakeums Registered Users Formerly: mn*r Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 5,741 Ratings: 177 Feedback: 100% My Mood:**	Re: FYI, breast pumps might be covered by insurance... Kristin, I would call back and ask to speak to a manager. I'm betting the guy just automatically answered no - since you're going to have preemies and you're going to have to pump, they should cover at least part of the cost. __________________ Megan, wife to J.W. Mommy to Susannah Mae (10.21.06) and Emily Aislinn (6.16.09)

05-14-2009, 04:46 PM	#35
MW69842 Banned/ Member requested formerly equivocal Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 11,859 Ratings: 165 Feedback: 100% My Mood:	Re: FYI, breast pumps might be covered by insurance... I have BCBS PPO of MI health insurance. And they covered the ENTIRE cost of a new Medela PISA. My daughter's Pediatrician had to write me a "prescription" for it, saying that there was a medical need (she put "low supply," which was true) and then, the insurance rep told me to pick out whichever one I wanted and have them bill it to them. I never received a single bill. This was back in August 2007. It was listed in my health benefits manual... as durable medical equipment... said it covered it. I called the insurance company to verify. I'm glad I did, because we were going to buy one out of pocket that week... saved myself some money. Last edited by MW69842; 05-14-2009 at 04:49 PM.

05-15-2009, 08:56 AM	#36
anuhea4 Registered Users Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 245 Ratings: 5 Feedback: 100%	Re: FYI, breast pumps might be covered by insurance... Man, I just got hopeful. I called United HealthCare and they said that my plan doesn't cover it at all. I'm really not surprised. It was worth a try. __________________ Malia - happily married SAHM to dd (6/30/07) and ds (10/2/09)