Get Breast Pump Rx Form

Thanks to the Affordable Care Act (ACA), insurance providers must cover breast pumps. While this is certainly a better deal than moms once had, it's still not always ideal. Not all policies provide the same coverage, and different policies may have different guidelines on the types of breast pump covered.

A: If you are experiencing a problem with your pump, you'll need to contact the manufacturer to find out how to return the pump and get a new one under the warranty. You must return defective breast pumps to the company that made the pump, NOT the medical equipment company that sent it to you.

In order to be valid, your breast pump prescription must include: Your physician's name. We check to ensure your prescription has your OB/GYN, registered nurse, or midwife's name. Your name. ... Date. ... Request for a breast pump. ... Diagnosis code. ... An original signature.

Yes, in most cases, moms do need a prescription to get a breast pump through insurance. Whether you order directly through your insurance or use a provider like Pumps for Mom, a prescription is required because breast pumps are considered medical devices. Pumps for Mom makes the process easy.

You can deduct pumps and supplies that assist lactation as deductible medical expenses on your tax return if out of pocket medical expenses for the year exceed 10% of your AGI. This includes items like the pump, pump accessories, nursing pads, milk storage bags and cream/ointments.

Don't register for a breast pump. But you probably don't need to register for one because the Affordable Care Act offers free high-end breast pumps to all mothers. "You just need to call your insurance company and they will point you in the right direction," says Wolf.

File a Medical Claim for a Pump In order to file a claim, you'll need to fill out a DD Form 2642 and attach a copy of your receipt and prescription.