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AetnaCommercial · Coverage · Medical Policy · OB-GYN, PediatricsMedium impact

Breast Pumps (CPB 0421, reviewed 2026-06-30)

Effective date
Not stated in the notice
Identified
Aug 19, 2026

Summary

Rental of a reusable breast pump is considered medically necessary for the period of time that a newborn is detained in the hospital after the mother is discharged. For babies with congenital disorders that interfere with feeding, a breast pump is considered medically necessary for up to 12 months of age. Purchase of a heavy duty electrical (hospital grade) breast pump or a wearable, battery-operated electric breast pump is considered not medically necessary.

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What to do

Action · 5 steps
01Check the benefit plan description to confirm whether the plan is subject to the DHHS breast pump coverage requirements, because breast pump purchase is not covered under standard Aetna benefit plans that are not subject to those requirements.
02Rental of a reusable breast pump is medically necessary only while the newborn is detained in the hospital after the mother is discharged, and rental is not medically necessary once the newborn is discharged.
03Supplies are covered up to these limits: up to 4 boxes of 100 breast milk storage bags per month, and per year up to 8 replacement polycarbonate bottles, 8 replacement caps, nipple or lids, 8 replacement tubings, 8 replacement adapters, 8 replacement breast shields and splash protectors, and 8 replacement locking rings.
04Additional replacement supplies for comfort and convenience are not covered.
05The following items are not covered: baby weight scales, batteries, battery-powered adaptors and battery packs, breast milk, ice-packs, labels, labeling lids, breast pump cleaning supplies, creams and ointments for breasts or nipples, electrical power adapters for travel, garments that allow hands-free pump operation, nursing bras, bra pads, breast shells, nipple shields and travel bags.

Codes mentioned

A4281A4282A4283A4284A4285A4286A4287A4288E0602E0603E0604

Original notice

Breast Pumps (CPB 0421, reviewed 2026-06-30)
aetna.com · Always check the source before changing claims.
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