Do insurance companies reimburse for lactation consultant services?
Many insurance companies do reimburse for lactation consultant fees. These insurance companies know that breastfed babies are far healthier than formula fed babies; visiting the pediatrician less than half the number of times in the first year alone. Many lactation consultants offer two copies of their receipt for their clients, which include insurance codes for the client to provide to their insurance company for consideration of reimbursement. However, some insurance companies do not reimburse for these services. According to several lactation consultants, clients typically say the services are money well spent even if they do not get reimbursement.
