Rush Prudential HMO here in Chicago actually had me set up a whole Lactation
Program for them.  All first time lactating mothers would receive a home
visit and any multip having bf problems would also be able to receive a LC
visit- all payed by HMO.  Of course we got it all set up with the finest LC's
in Chicago, and then PS... you need to be a Home Health Care,  Joint
Commissioned Certified, etc, etc.  Needless to say, the program went by the
wayside.  But maybe good news is that they are still working for a progam.
 Many of us have received mail from Rush Home Care recruiting LC's.  What
that means, I am unsure.  Just hope they someday get a program together here
in Chicago.
I have seen people interested in pump reinbursement.  This particular HMO
does cover pump rental.
Also, I know that Kim down in Atlanta Georgia,  after many months of hard
work, was able to get a bill passed statewide for Medicaid reimbursement for
breastpumps.  She worked in coordination with Grady Hospital.  That was
implemented in Oct. 1994.  Hard work does pay off.

Pat Bull, RN, IBCLC
Naperville, IL