Category: Massachusetts

IBCLC health insurance

Why most private practice IBCLCs don’t take insurance

Posted Rachel O'Brien, IBCLC26 CommentsPosted in IBCLC, Insurance, Lactation Consultant, Licensure, Massachusetts

If you’ve done any research into pregnancy or breastfeeding in the United States in the past few years, it’s likely you’re aware that the Affordable Care Act expanded preventative health care services to include breastfeeding support- as of August 1, 2012, health plans in the United States were generally required to cover “breastfeeding support, supplies and […]

IBCLC visit

How to get reimbursed for a IBCLC home visit

Posted Rachel O'Brien, IBCLC27 CommentsPosted in IBCLC, Insurance, Licensure, Massachusetts

How to get reimbursed for an IBCLC home visit by your health insurance company As I’ve mentioned in the past, the Affordable Care Act of 2012 requires most health insurance companies to cover “breastfeeding support, supplies and counseling” in conjunction with each birth.  This means that most insurance companies should cover a home visit from […]