Navigating your health insurance is always challenging, but Aeroflow Breastpumps wants to help you make the most of your benefits and coverage.
As part of our continuing efforts to provide moms with information and access to the best supplies, equipment, resources, and support they can receive through insurance, we’ve put together a guide on what to expect from your Cigna healthcare coverage.
Read on to learn how we can help you secure insurance-covered breast pumps and more through Cigna.
How Does the Affordable Care Act Help New and Expecting Parents?
Thanks to the Affordable Care Act (ACA), most insurance companies are now required to provide breastfeeding supplies and support at little to no cost to their members. Fortunately for Cigna policyholders, this includes breast pumps, which are considered preventative benefits.
How do you get a free breast pump? Insurance plans and providers vary on the exact pump you can choose and how to secure it, so we've made it easier to access everything you might need, mama.
Whether you're inquiring about breast pumps or other motherhood essentials, our specialists at Aeroflow Breastpumps are prepared to help you get the most out of your Cigna insurance benefits.
Cigna Breast Pump Coverage
Cigna health insurance plans cover free breast pumps for the majority of their members. Fill out our Qualify Through Insurance Form to see which free and upgraded breast pump options are available under your Cigna plan.
How Does Aeroflow Help Me Know If I Qualify for a Free Pump Through Insurance?
Once you fill out the form, your dedicated Aeroflow specialist will verify your benefits and contact you to walk you through your options! Plus, there's no service or shipping charge for sending you your breast pump through insurance!
Aeroflow Breastpumps offers a variety of top-of-the-line breast pumps from Medela, Motif, Spectra, Lansinoh, Ameda, Evenflo, and more! Follow the button below to compare breast pumps covered by Cigna insurance plans.
Every Plan Is Unique
Please keep in mind that while most insurance plans will provide lactating and expecting mothers an electric breast pump for free, the exact details and benefits covered do vary from one plan to another. In fact, we often see mothers with health insurance plans that are considered “grandfathered in” and since these plans don't follow health care reform, they don't qualify for breast pump coverage. We'll let you know if this applies to you.
Additional Insurance Benefits Under Cigna
Once you complete our Qualify Through Insurance Form, we'll be able to see which free and upgraded breast pumps fall under your insurance coverage. We can even automatically check to see if your plan covers additional motherhood essentials, like new supplies for your breast pump, pregnancy and postpartum compression items, and lactation education!
- Additional Breast Pump Supplies Coverage: Good news, mamas: Cigna covers replacement supplies for your breast pump! In addition to regularly cleaning your pump, you'll need extra supplies and replacement parts for worn out pieces and to keep your pump free from mold and bacteria that might contaminate your breast milk. You can expect Cigna to cover up to 12 sets of replacement supplies (Double Pumping Kits), which include all of the parts that connect to the breast pump motor, such as tubing, breast shields, and valves. Cigna also covers milk storage bags.
If you're eligible, we will notify you via email and phone approximately 30 days after your due date so that you can easily place your order for free additional or replacement supplies. - Compression Coverage: Cigna plans may also cover compression garments as a durable medical equipment (DME) benefit, meaning they're subject to copays and deductibles. Again, we'll let you know what your options are and how to easily opt in to using your benefits to receive compression items.
Pregnancy support garments, postpartum recovery garments, and compression socks are all considered medical-grade garments that have been designed by healthcare professionals to provide support, relief, and stabilization for increased comfort during pregnancy and to assist with postpartum healing and swelling.
- Lactation Education: Cigna covers breastfeeding support and education anytime during pregnancy and throughout the duration of your breastfeeding journey. This unlimited support is available via breastfeeding classes, individual lactation appointments, or a combination of both.
Our program goes beyond breastfeeding support, providing you with birth and prenatal education, online classes to help you with early postpartum baby care, pumping 101, mental health resources, and more. Our classes and appointments are even available in Spanish!
We will reach out to share information about the classes you're eligible or interested to attend with our certified instructors. Being prepared and ready to troubleshoot any issues you may run into as you embark on your breastfeeding journey can make all the difference in meeting your breastfeeding or pumping goals, and we're here to help you!
Aeroflow is Here For You
At Aeroflow Breastpumps, we pride ourselves on providing moms with the best possible DME and medical supplies available through insurance. We look forward to working with you to get your insurance-covered breast pump—and more—delivered to your door for free!
If you need immediate assistance or have additional questions about what your Cigna health plan may cover, please give us a call at 844-867-9890.
About the Author
Jennifer Jordan is the Director of Mom & Baby at Aeroflow Breastpumps. As a working and once-breastfeeding mother, Jennifer (along with her team) is committed to supporting all mamas on their breastfeeding journey through support, education, and exceptional customer service.
Information provided in blogs should not be used as a substitute for medical care or consultation.
