Breast Pumps and the Affordable Care Act

Did you know that effective January 1, 2013, there is a small provision in President Obama’s Affordable Care Act which requires insurance companies to cover breast pumps at no cost to the patient?  “No cost” means no out-of-pocket expense for the insured – your insurance pays 100% of the allowed charge for the breast pump and accompanying supplies. As the Affordable Care Act is in its’ infancy, insurance companies are figuring out the best way to navigate the new federal regulations and provide a benefit that, until now, was not routinely covered.  Most payers will want the purchase to be made post-delivery. The payment for breast pumps is not a new benefit that will have to be paid for by the government.  Rather, the cost of breast pumps, as well as other provisions of the Affordable Care Act, are simply treated as a new benefit for the insured.  As you can imagine, any new benefits for an insured will parlay in to a slight increase in premiums charged by insurance companies.   Liberty Oxygen and Medical Equipment is pleased to offer the Ameda Purely Yours breast pump.  Features of this quick and easy double electric breast pump include:

• Cool ‘N Carry^TM Tote – A removable insulated milk carrier to keep bottles cool for up to 10 hours
• Microfiber Shoulder Tote
• 6-4oz. Bottles with Tops
• Pump Kit without BPA*
• CustomControl^TM – Separate suction and cycle dials to help you find the settings that work best for you
• Built-in Battery Compartment – operates on (6) AA batteries, not included

*BPA is an organic compound used to make certain plastics.  A 2010 report from the FDA warned of possible hazards to fetuses, infants, and young children exposed to BPA.