Insurance Coverage for Lactation/Feeding Care
As of January 2025, ILC is now able to bill several insurance providers in-network! Please complete our insurance-based appointment request form so that we can verify coverage for you:
Integrative Lactation Care is in-network with the following insurance companies:
- Aetna
- Blue Cross Blue Shield (select plans only)
- Cigna
- Tricare
- United
Please note that in-network coverage does not guarantee zero cost. Unfortunately, while this premise is sometimes promoted by other lactation billers/groups, it is not an authentic representation of how billing for lactation care actually works in the United States.
That said, many insurers do cover lactation care in full or close to full! I am happy to help you verify your plan’s coverage & understand any expected out-of-pocket costs upfront. The majority of my clients pay $40 or less per visit, and many pay $0.
What if my insurance company is not listed above?
- Accessible lactation care is a core value of mine, and my goal is to never let ability to pay stand in the way of receiving excellent care.
- For families whose plans do not cover lactation care with ILC:
- You have the option to pay out of pocket, and receive a superbill (an itemized receipt) to submit to your insurance company. ILC is happy to walk you through this process as part of your care. Many clients are able to achieve partial or full reimbursement.
- You can pay for care using HSA/FSA funds (and receive a superbill).
- Non-covered families are also welcome to apply for sliding scale regardless of income.
Please text 248.702.4531 or email info@integrativelactation.com with any questions.
Services Covered by Insurance:
Initial Lactation/Feeding Consult
For parents/caregivers seeking support for lactation, including breastfeeding, chestfeeding, combo feeding, and pumping.
60-minute consult includes:
- review of comprehensive intake form
- a hands-on assessment of your baby, including reflexes, mobility, & oral anatomy/structures
- a breast/chest exam
- pump fitting
- a functional assessment of latch and/or bottle feeding
- weighted feeding to assess milk transfer (on a scale sensitive to 2g)
- written care plan with resources
- referrals to additional care providers, if needed
- 2 weeks of follow-up support via text/secure patient portal
Bottle Feeding/Bottle Refusal Consultation
For parents/caregivers seeking support for bottle feeding (formula, donor milk, or expressed milk), including bottle refusal or difficulty.
60-minute consult includes:
- review of comprehensive intake form
- a visual assessment of your baby, including reflexes, mobility, & oral anatomy/structures
- a functional assessment of bottle feeding
- discussion of your concerns
- guidance for bottle refusal (if applicable)
- written care plan with resources
- referrals to additional care providers, if needed
- 2 weeks of follow-up support via text/secure patient portal
Return to Work Consultation
For parents/caregivers seeking support for effective pumping & bottle feeding when returning to work.
60-minute consult includes:
- review of comprehensive intake form
- a breast/chest exam
- discussion of your pumping goals / return to work plan
- education on pumping techniques & schedule
- flange fitting & testing
- written care plan with resources
- 2 weeks of follow-up support via text/secure patient portal
Prenatal Consultation
For parents/caregivers seeking prenatal support for lactation and feeding, to help ensure a smooth start to your feeding experience.
60-minute consult includes:
- review of comprehensive intake form
- a breast/chest exam (optional, but recommended)
- discussion of your goals, questions, & concerns
- preparing for lactation ebook
- written care plan with resources
- 2 weeks of support via text/secure patient portal following birth of baby
Virtual Lactation Consultation
For parents/caregivers seeking support for lactation, including breastfeeding, chestfeeding, and pumping.
60-minute consult includes:
- review of comprehensive intake form
- secure telehealth video platform
- a visual assessment of your baby, including reflexes, mobility, & oral anatomy/structures
- a breast/chest exam
- a functional assessment of latch and/or bottle feeding
- discussion of your concerns
- written care plan with resources
- referrals to additional care providers, if needed
- 2 weeks of follow-up support via text/secure patient portal
Sleep & Feeding Consult
For parents seeking support around infant sleep, and how to improve sleep through optimizing baby’s feeding & overall well-being.
60-minute consult includes:
- review of comprehensive intake form
- secure telehealth platform (or in-person appt)
- a visual assessment of your baby, including reflexes, mobility, & oral anatomy/structures
- a breast/chest exam
- a functional assessment of latch and/or bottle feeding
- discussion of your concerns
- written care plan with resources
- referrals to additional care providers, if needed
- 2 weeks of follow-up support via text/secure patient portal
Standard service radius includes: Ann Arbor, Ypsilanti, Dexter, Chelsea, Pittsfield Township, Scio Township, Whitmore Lake, Milan, Belleville, Pinckney, Ypsilanti Charter Township, Superior Township, and all other areas within Washtenaw County; we also serve Plymouth, Canton, South Lyon, & Brighton.
Extended service radius includes parts of Oakland County, Wayne County, & Livingston County and varies based on availability.
If you are outside the service radius, appointments are also available by request at our Ann Arbor location (722 Brooks Street).
Contact us to find out our availability: 248.702.4531 or email info@integrativelactation.com.
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