Wondering how to get a breast pump covered by insurance? Most health insurance plans cover at least one breast pump per pregnancy. If you've been researching breast pump insurance coverage, you've probably discovered confusing and conflicting information. The good news? Getting an insurance covered breast pump is easier than you think, and many moms also choose to purchase a second wearable breast pump for added convenience and flexibility.
Let's break down everything you need to know about obtaining a breast pump through insurance:
What Does Breast Pump Insurance Coverage Include?
Typically, insurance companies cover one pump per pregnancy. Which pump is covered depends on your specific insurance plan and the Durable Medical Equipment (DME) provider that fulfills the order. Here’s what you need to know about insurance covered breast pumps:
Coverage Requirements
- Most insurance providers will cover one pump, per pregnancy, per year.
- Coverage varies by state, plan, and provider.
- Your doctor may need to write a prescription for a breast pump for you to meet insurance requirements.
- The type of breast pump that most insurance plans cover is a traditional, tabletop pump, like the Zomee Z2.
- Wearable pumps are new and popular but not usually covered completely by insurance. However, the Zomee Fit wearable pump is available fully covered through insurance nationwide if you decide to use your coverage for a wearable.
Beyond Breast Pumps
You may also be able to get additional pumping parts and accessories depending on your insurance plan. Solutions such as Postpartum Recovery Support Garments, Milk Storage Bags, Compression Socks, Maternity Belly Support Bands, and Blood Pressure Monitors can be right at your fingertips.
How to Check Breast Pump Insurance Eligibility
While Zomee doesn’t process insurance directly, we make it easy to see which pumps are available through your insurance.
Follow these steps:
- To start, visit the FIND A SUPPLIER section of our website.
- Enter your insurance information
- See which Zomee pumps are available to you (spoiler alert: most of our pumps are fully covered!)
- Get connected with a DME partner
- Your DME confirms coverage and ships your pump directly to you
This process typically takes just a few minutes and removes the guesswork from getting a breast pump covered by insurance.
Why Many Moms Choose a Second Pump
About half of moms have more than one pump. A lot of moms get their first pump through insurance, keep it at home, and then choose to buy or add a second one to their baby shower registry (typically, a wearable like the Zomee Fit Wearable Breast Pump) for real-life moments when sitting still just isn’t possible. Moms love to multi-task, so then they can pump while working, driving, traveling, folding laundry, chasing a toddler, or just grabbing a snack with both hands free.
Many moms tell us they love having options, not to mention the peace of mind of knowing there’s a backup if one pump is being washed or something unexpected happens. It’s all about flexibility and making pumping work around your life, not the other way around.
We’re Here For Our Moms
If you need help with anything from technical support, pumping tips or even emotional support, the Zomee Mom Line™, made up of experienced mothers and lactation consultants, is always ready to assist you and can help troubleshoot over the phone.
The most common issue that moms have is with sizing. When sizing is incorrect, it can cause discomfort (if too small) or lack of suction (if too large). That’s why Zomee includes more flange sizes than any other brand when you purchase one of our pumps. However, if you need a size that is not included, the Zomee Mom Line™ can send you a new pair for free, as a part of Zomee’s Perfect Fit Promise ™ program.
We’re committed to making sure your pumping journey is well supported. You deserve to experience motherhood in the best way possible, and Zomee is with you every step of the way.
