In a message dated 6/1/0 4:47:08 AM, [log in to unmask] writes:

<<  <<The breast pump does not qualify as durable medical equipment
eligible for reimbursement as it does not meet criteria #4 in the above
definition. The breast pump can be useful to a person in absence of sickness
or injury. There is the right to a further appeal of this determination. To
do so, please submit Clinical documentation to substatiate the above noted
criteriea for durable medical equipment has been met.>> >>

Feeding ABM *is*, in and of itself, injurious to the baby, therefore the pump
is being used to prevent injury.
Jennifer Tow, IBCLC, CT, USA

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