Tricare Breast Pump Coverage Arlington Free through Insurance

Tricare Breast Pump Coverage in Arlington

TRICARE will cover breast pumps and breast pump supplies with no out of pocket cost or co-pay for new mothers. This includes mothers who adopt a baby and plan to breastfeed.

Breast pump covered 100%

In order to qualify for Tricare Breast Pump Coverage Arlington Free through Insurance , you need to have a prescription from an authorized Tricare doctor, physician, nurse practitioner, or nurse-midwife. Your prescription must say which type of breast pump you need. Most moms get a prescription for a standard double electric breast pump; however, it could be for any of the following:

  • Hospital-grade breast pump
  • Standard electric breast pump
  • Manual breast pump

Types of Breast Pumps

Manual and Standard Double Electric Breast Pumps

TRICARE Breast Pump coverage in Arlington includes a manual or standard double electric breast pump per birth event (birth or adoption). This means that you are eligible for a new breast pump with each new baby!

Hospital-Grade Breast Pumps

Tricare will cover a hospital-grade breast pump and supplies for mother under the following circumstances:

  • Mother and baby and separated because of sickness
  • The mother cannot breastfeed the baby because of medical reasons

Once the hospital grade breast pump is no longer needed, it may be possible to get coverage from Tricare for a standard double electric breast pump.

 

Although, some high-end pumps will require an upgrade fee.

Tricare Coverage for Breast Pump Supplies

Tricare will cover breast pump supplies in Arlington for up to 36 months after the baby is born or as needed. The following breast pump supplies are covered:

  • Breast pump Tubing and tubing adapters
  • Breast pump power adapters
  • Shield/splash protectors
  • Locking rings for bottles
  • Bottles and bottle caps
  • Breast Milk Storage bags

How to Use your Tricare Breast Pump Coverage

You can purchase the supplies out of pocket at a local store and submit a claim to get reimbursed. Or, you can place an order for your supplies online. When you need a breast pump in Arlington, reach out to us. We have all sorts of pumps for moms, including hands-free pumps from Elvie and Freemie as well as the Spectra S1, which is the best breast pump for low milk supply.