The women at the National Women’s Law Center have created a toolkit explaining your rights of insurance coverage, and sample letters on how to fight for reimbursement. One thing that can help is to get a referral from your OBGYN for a IBCLC appointment. Also, call your insurance company and ask for “an exception” for an “out-of network” provider (me) to be considered “in-network”. Find more information here:
You can also call your insurance and ask for “Pre Approval” They will ask for my information:
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