INSURANCE INFORMATION
Insurance Coverage for Lactation Support
Great news — your insurance may help cover lactation support!
Depending on your plan, you may qualify for partial or full coverage of your visits. Many families in Louisiana are able to use their insurance for expert infant feeding care — and I’m here to help you find out if you’re one of them
Want to Use Insurance?
Lactation coverage can vary widely, even within the same insurance company. But don’t worry — I’ll walk you through it.
When you reach out, I’ll help you:
• Check your benefits
• Know exactly what to ask your insurance rep
• Understand what’s covered — and what to expect
This step saves time, avoids confusion, and helps you get the support and coverage you deserve.
Plans That May Be Covered
If your insurance includes one of these plan types, there’s a good chance coverage is available — but every plan must still be verified individually:
Aetna / Meritain
• PPO, POS, OAP
• Some Select and subsidiary plans
Anthem
• PPO (outside of PPO Prudent Buyer)
Blue Cross Blue Shield
• PPO and EPO plans may be eligible
Cigna
• PPO, POS, OAP, EPO
• ❗ HMO plans need a referral
• Allegiance Cigna: Lactating parent usually covered; small fee for baby
Federal BCBS
• Basic, Standard, and PPO plans are usually covered
Premera
• PPO plans
Regence
• PPO plans
UnitedHealthcare / UMR / GEHA / Empire / Oxford
• PPO and EPO plans often eligible
Plans That Are Not Covered
These plans are not eligible for coverage:
• Medicare
• Medicaid (unless you're in California)
• Tricare
• Most HMO plans
What If Your Insurance Doesn’t Cover It?
No worries — you still have affordable options:
Cash-pay, fixed-rate pricing is available with no surprise fees
Cash-pay families may be able to submit a superbill for insurance reimbursement — I’ll walk you through that process
I accept HSA/FSA cards, credit/debit cards, and provide simple, secure payment options
More Information on Insurance Reimbursement
Lactation care is a covered benefit—legally mandated by the Affordable Care Act.
If you are a private pay patient, you’ll receive a Superbill to submit to your insurance provider for potential reimbursement. While coverage varies by plan, most insurance companies do reimburse for lactation services partially or fully IF your insurance plan is under the Affordable Care Act.
I encourage you to contact your insurance provider directly to understand what your specific plan includes.
You have the right to expert feeding support for both you and your baby. Don’t hesitate to advocate for the care you deserve.
