On Fri, 18 Jul 1997 23:55:31 -0400 Mike and Anne <[log in to unmask]> writes: >Darlene > - Blue Cross does reimburse for pumps in my bit of MA (Boston) at >least! >But, I am told, ONLY if the baby is born before 32 weeks!!! Thanks a >lot >guys... They are the insurance co. that require you to have a MEdicare >#. I >did once get payment from them for a Mom even though I wasn't a >registered >Blue Cross provider. But that Mom worked for Blue Cross....what a >coincidence! > I wonder why your area gets reimbursed? I have been unable to get reimbursement from them since last year. They emphatically say no reimbursement for electric pump rental- even if baby in NICU. Could you share some infor on how you bill and what you use for reason? Do you have to call them for an authorization #? TIA for the info. Darlene Breed RN, BSN, IBCLC