What breast pump is covered by UPMC Health Plan?
Beneficiaries covered under UPMC Plans have the option of selecting a MEDELA Advanced Pump n Style, AMEDA Purely Yours, Spectra S2 PLUS or Megna M7 Double Electric Breast Pump.
Does UPMC insurance cover a breast pump?
Free Breast Pump Through UPMC Health Plan As a UPMC member, you are eligible to receive a high-quality, name brand breast pump at no cost to you. Plus, you won’t be jumping through hoops with your insurer: As a contracted UPMC breast pump provider, Acelleron will take care of all that for you.
How do I get a breast pump through UPMC Insurance?
Our process is simple.
- Fill out a short insurance sign-up form so we can confirm your insurance breast pump benefit.
- Submit a prescription from your physician via fax or email.
- Pick the best breast pump for your needs.
How do I get a breast pump through my insurance prescription?
The first step is to call your health insurance plan to ask about your benefits for a breast pump and what is required. Some health insurance plans ask that you have a prescription from your doctor and order your breast pump through a durable medical equipment provider (DME) on their list.
How do I get my free breast pump from Medicaid?
In most cases, Medicaid requires a prescription from a medical professional to cover the price of a breast pump. Pumps for Mom experts can get in touch with your doctor and help you get a prescription if needed.
Are breast pumps covered under insurance?
If you decide to breastfeed, a breast pump can be an invaluable tool in your journey (for one: it allows other people to feed the baby. What you may not know is that thanks to the Affordable Care Act, breast pumps are covered under most health insurance policies for free.
Is the Spectra S1 or 2 better?
Battery: The first and the main difference between both models is a built-in battery which comes in the S1 model while S2 doesn’t have any battery capability. So the S1 model is more portable than S2 Spectra breast pumps and you don’t want power outlet so you can pump everywhere you need.
What brands of breast pumps are covered by insurance?
Medela, Ameda, Spectra, and Lansinoh are some of the most commonly covered breast pump brands, and there are several breast pump options from each of these brands.
