lactation cost & insurance coverage
Many families are surprised to learn that lactation support is often covered by insurance. The level of coverage can vary depending on your plan, but most policies include some benefits for breastfeeding help—especially under the Affordable Care Act. Below you’ll find details about rates, what’s typically reimbursed, and how to confirm your coverage before booking a visit.
CHECK FOR INSURANCE COVERAGE
Our insurance coverage includes Aetna, Cigna, United Healthcare, Tricare, Christian Ministry, and Ambetter.
We are not in network with Blue Cross Blue Shield, but do find that member get reimbursed at high rates with this plan for lactation. We are also not in network with Medicare or Medicaid. Patients with these plans will pay out of pocket. See our self-pay costs below.
BOOK YOUR APPOINTMENT
Please book online or call us at 678-750-3121.
If you do not have insurance coverage, be sure to choose one of the self-pay options listed for your chosen location.
After booking, you’ll receive an intake form by email to complete prior to your first visit. We will reach out to you to confirm your appointment.
NEED MORE HELP?
Call our office at 678-750-3121 to get help and learn more about pumping consultations and our Centering Breastfeeding Group.
Check your insurance coverage for lactation support
Aetna
We’re in-network with most Aetna plans. You can use your benefits for in our office care or in your home.
BOOK YOUR APPOINTMENT
Please book online or call us at 678-750-3121. You will receive a confirmation text and additional information prior to your appointment.
COVERAGE
- Mom and baby will be covered under the plan if both are insured by Aetna.
- If only the mother is on the plan, we will bill for mother.
- Mother must be pregnant, breastfeeding, or pumping to use Aetna benefits.
- We do charge a travel fee for home visits.
Cigna
We accept most Cigna PPO plans, and Cigna Marketplace plans. To be instantly approved for coverage, please use this link with Wildflower. After booking, you’ll receive an intake form via email to complete prior to your first visit.
BOOK YOUR APPOINTMENT
Please book online or call us at 678-750-3121. You will receive a confirmation text and additional information prior to your appointment.
COST
Telehealth: $0
Office Visit: $0
Home Visit: (90 minutes or 75 minutes): $150 + travel fee
United Healthcare
We’re in-network with most United/UMR plans and happy to help you use your benefits for in-home or in-office care. Most United/UMR plans cover lactation care with no cost-sharing.
BOOK YOUR APPOINTMENT
Give us a call at 678-750-3121 or book using the booking link below. You will receive a confirmation text and additional information prior to your appointment.
COVERAGE
- Mom must be pregnant, breastfeeding, or pumping to use their insurance
- Prenatal consultations and group classes are billed for mother only.
- We will bill both mom and baby at each lactation visit.
- You can use your insurance for our Pumping To Win consultation.
Tricare
We are in-network with Tricare-East and accept this plan. Your plan will pay for 6 visits. If you are pregnant, Tricare will pay for a prenatal lactation consultation. Mother must be breastfeeding, or pumping to use Tricare-East plan. We do not do home visits for Tricare-East.
BOOK YOUR APPOINTMENT
Please book online using the button below or call us at 678-750-3121. You will receive a confirmation text and additional information prior to your appointment.
COVERAGE
- Your plan will pay for 6 visits
- Tricare will pay for a prenatal lactation classes
- Mother must be breastfeeding, or pumping to use Tricare-East plan
- We do not do home visit for Tricare-East
Medicare, Medicaid, and most HMO
We are not in network with Medicare or Medicaid. Patients with these plans will pay out of pocket. We do offer a lower rate if you want to still receive breastfeeding help. Mom and baby will be covered with this payment. Mother must be pregnant, breastfeeding, or pumping.
BOOK YOUR APPOINTMENT
Please scroll through the booking page to select your preferred location. Look for the Medicaid option, and follow the instructions to book. You will receive a confirmation text and additional information prior to your appointment.
COVERAGE
- Mom and baby will be covered with this payment
- Mother must be pregnant, breastfeeding, or pumping
COST (Self-Pay Rates)
Office Visit: $110
Home Visit: $300
Christian Ministry
We are in-network with Christian Ministry and accept this plan.
BOOK YOUR APPOINTMENT
Please book online using the button below or call us at 678-750-3121. After booking, you’ll receive an intake form by email to complete prior to your first visit. We will reach out to you to confirm your appointment.
COVERAGE
- Your plan will pay for your visits
Christian ministries will pay for a prenatal lactation consultation - Your plan will cover both mother and infant if they are on the plan
- We do not do home visits
Ambetter
We are in-network with Ambetter and gladly accept this plan.
BOOK YOUR APPOINTMENT
Please book online using the button below or call us at 678-750-3121. After booking, you’ll receive an intake form by email to complete prior to your first visit. We will reach out to you to confirm your appointment.
COVERAGE
- Your plan will cover you and your infant's care.
- Ambetter does pay for prenatal lactation consultation
- Mother must be breastfeeding or pumping to use Ambetter to pay for
insurance - Ambetter will pay for 6 lactation consultations
- We do offer home visits for Ambetter
Blue Cross Blue Shield
We offer self-pay options for all patients, with or without insurance.
BOOKING
Please scroll toward the bottom of the page for booking, select your location, and choose one of the self-pay options listed for that location. You will receive a confirmation text and additional information prior to your appointment.
COST
Home Visits: $300 for new patients and $275 for established patients
Office Visits: $175 for new patients and established patients
Telehealth Visits: $175 for new patients and established patients
If cost is a barrier to receiving lactation support, please let us know. We’re committed to making care accessible and are happy to discuss options.
Self-Pay Rates
We are not in network with BCBS, but do find that members get reimbursed at high rates with this plan for lactation services.
BOOK YOUR APPOINTMENT
Please scroll toward the bottom of the page for booking, select your location, and choose one of the self-pay options listed for that location. You will receive a confirmation text and additional information prior to your appointment.
COST
Office Visits: $175 for new patients and established patients
Home Visits: $300 for new patients and $275 for established patients
Telehealth Visits: $175 for new patients and established patients
If cost is a barrier to receiving lactation support, please let us know. We’re committed to making care accessible and are happy to discuss options.
