Medela Pump In Style Advanced On-The-Go Tote! Breastpump Kit $158 + Free Shipping

My insurance requires you to go through an approved medical supply company so I would call and ask what they require.

Quote from savemybucks : Did you bought this before delivery or after? I was wondering if I can buy now and then can be reimbursed from insurance company? at what point doctor writes the prescription. TIA.

Quote from kgentry : IMHO Honeysuckle bags are even better than Lansinoh and cheaper at 300 for $45!

Nice, I've never heard of that brand before. Up and Ups are technically cheaper (60 at $7.99 means 300 for about $40), but the comments are more favorable on the Honeysuckles.

Oh, and if you're a big producer of milk, consider donating. Lots of NICUs will take it, and some programs will actually reimburse you for your breast pump

Agreed on calling the insurance company first.

Gotcha. I've never tried up and up, just the lansinoh. I'm on my second set of 300 honeysuckle bags and haven't had a single one leak.

Quote from Aerienne : Nice, I've never heard of that brand before. Up and Ups are technically cheaper (60 at $7.99 means 300 for about $40), but the comments are more favorable on the Honeysuckles. Oh, and if you're a big producer of milk, consider donating. Lots of NICUs will take it, and some programs will actually reimburse you for your breast pump

It doesn't look OOS for me. (The original deal)

Nice...we're planning to have our 3rd this year, and we borrowed the same pump when we had our twins about 3 years ago. Worst case...with their 365 free returns policy, we can borrow someone else's and return this one later. Regardless...it's a good deal.

we asked the doctor when in labor, she said it's OK to get one via insurance.. it was not until we were in the postpartum room that the guy actually delivered the pump to us. we didn't pay upfront but did get a bill 1 month later, which is appox. 10% of the pump's retail price

Quote from savemybucks : Did you bought this before delivery or after? I was wondering if I can buy now and then can be reimbursed from insurance company? at what point doctor writes the prescription. TIA.

Quote from Muckrak3r : I don't always drink breastmilk, but when I do, I prefer Medela.

almost all of us drink breastmilk for some time in our life unless you're Tarzan.

ordered one. Back in stock! with delivery date of tomorrow. Thanks OP

I contacted my health insurance company (Blue Cross & Blue Shield) and they said that they would only cover a MANUAL breast pump. This will effectively make them in compliance with Obamacare/ACA, but result in not having to cover many claims because a manual pump is so cumbersome.

Has anyone with Blue Cross & Blue Shield heard differently? Rep for your insight.

Otherwise, are there any Amish slickdealers that would like a gratis MANUAL breast pump care of my greedy insurance company?

I'm on a birth board and several people have gotten them covered through BCBS but I think your policy is dependent on your employer. Mine fell under durable medical equipment which is covered 100% with my policy.

Quote from MachuPicchu : I contacted my health insurance company (Blue Cross & Blue Shield) and they said that they would only cover a MANUAL breast pump. This will effectively make them in compliance with Obamacare/ACA, but result in not having to cover many claims because a manual pump is so cumbersome. Has anyone with Blue Cross & Blue Shield heard differently? Rep for your insight. Otherwise, are there any Amish slickdealers that would like a gratis MANUAL breast pump care of my greedy insurance company?

wow nice one about $70 less than what we paid. grrrrr

oh and repped.

Got one for my wife, repped! Our second is due in May and our last pump is worn out (got 2 years of use). I will check with insurance but if not I believe this can be submitted as a FSA claim with a doctors note.

Quote from kgentry : I'm on a birth board and several people have gotten them covered through BCBS but I think your policy is dependent on your employer. Mine fell under durable medical equipment which is covered 100% with my policy.

I called BlueCross and BlueShield and they confirmed that they will only cover a MANUAL pump. According to the manager that I spoke with this is an across the board policy, unless your employer specifically chose to cover electric breast pump - but alas mine did not. If there is a workaround (e.g. getting a script documenting medical necessity, etc.) I would appreciate the insight.

Repd.

Quote from MachuPicchu : I called BlueCross and BlueShield and they confirmed that they will only cover a MANUAL pump. According to the manager that I spoke with this is an across the board policy, unless your employer specifically chose to cover electric breast pump - but alas mine did not. If there is a workaround (e.g. getting a script documenting medical necessity, etc.) I would appreciate the insight. Repd.

Just go to BCBS and use find provider tool. Enter your zip and check "Medical Suppliers", it will show a list according to your area and insurance type. Collect the Medical supplier list and choose the appropriate ones (ie leave out the prosthetics suppliers). Call the suppliers and give your insurance detail and ask for a breast pump. This route was more helpful for me than calling BCBS! HTH!