If you’re pregnant or recently had a baby, your health insurance may cover a FREE breast pump at no cost to you. Most major insurance plans — including Medicaid and private insurance — provide breast pump coverage as part of maternity benefits.
At Pumps for Mom, we help families across multiple states get their free breast pump through insurance, quickly and stress-free.
Does Insurance Cover Free Breast Pumps?
Yes. Under federal and state healthcare guidelines, most insurance plans are required to cover breast pumps for pregnant and postpartum members. Coverage often includes:
- Manual or electric breast pumps
- $0 copay and no deductible
- Home delivery
- Coverage during pregnancy or postpartum
Coverage details vary by state and insurance plan, especially for Medicaid and Managed Care Organizations (MCOs).
How to Get a Free Breast Pump Through Insurance (Step-by-Step):
- Confirm your insurance plan
- Choose an approved breast pump supplier
- Provide a prescription if required
- Order during pregnancy or after delivery
- Receive your pump at no cost
Pumps for Mom works directly with insurance plans to handle verification and paperwork for you.
Georgia: Georgia residents may qualify for a free breast pump through Georgia Medicaid Plans and private insurance, including (but not limited to):
- CareSource Georgia Medicaid
- Amerigroup Georgia Medicaid
- Peach State Health Plan
- Ambetter Georgia (pregnancy-related plans)
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Georgia
- United Healthcare
- Aetna
- Cigna
Maryland: Maryland insurance plans commonly covering breast pumps include:
- Maryland Medicaid (HealthChoice)
- Amerigroup Maryland
- Priority Partners
- UnitedHealthcare Community Plan
- Kaiser Permanente Maryland
Ohio: Ohio families may qualify through:
- Ohio Medicaid
- CareSource Ohio
- Molina Healthcare Ohio
- Buckeye Health Plan
- UnitedHealthcare Community Plan Ohio
Kentucky: Kentucky insurance plans include:
- Kentucky Medicaid
- Anthem Kentucky Medicaid
- WellCare of Kentucky
- Passport Health Plan
Indiana: Indiana insurance coverage includes:
- Indiana Medicaid (Hoosier Healthwise)
- Anthem Indiana Medicaid
- CareSource Indiana
- Managed Health Services (MHS)
Virginia: Virginia residents may qualify through:
- Virginia Medicaid
- Anthem HealthKeepers Plus
- Aetna Better Health of Virginia
- Molina Healthcare Virginia
North Carolina: North Carolina insurance plans include:
- North Carolina Medicaid
- AmeriHealth Caritas North Carolina
- Healthy Blue North Carolina
- UnitedHealthcare Community Plan NC
South Carolina: South Carolina coverage includes:
- South Carolina Medicaid
- Absolute Total Care
- Molina Healthcare South Carolina
- Select Health of South Carolina
Texas: Texas families may qualify through:
- Texas Medicaid
- Amerigroup Texas
- Superior HealthPlan
- Molina Healthcare Texas
- UnitedHealthcare Community Plan Texas
Tennessee: Tennessee insurance plans include:
- Tennessee Medicaid (TennCare)
- BlueCare Tennessee
- UnitedHealthcare Community Plan Tennessee
District of Columbia: Washington, DC residents may qualify through:
- DC Medicaid
- AmeriHealth Caritas DC
- MedStar Family Choice
What Type of Breast Pump Will Insurance Cover? Most insurance plans cover:
- Standard electric breast pumps
- Hospital-grade or advanced pumps (may require medical necessity), such as:
- NICU stay
- Premature birth
- Infant feeding challenges
Why Choose Pumps for Mom?
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✔ Insurance verification done for you
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✔ Medicaid & private insurance expertise
✔ Support across multiple states
Pumps for Mom makes getting a free breast pump through insurance simple. See if you qualify right now!
