MAMES Improves Medicaid Coverage for Breast Pumps, Lactation Services
Midwest Association for Medical Equipment Services & Supplies (MAMES) will introduce new Medicaid coverages for lactation services & supplies in Nebraska

DULUTH, Minnesota—The Midwest Association for Medical Equipment Services and Supplies (MAMES) has increased advocation for enhanced coverage of breast pumps and lactation services in Nebraska. Working closely with the Nebraska Medicaid director, the company said it aims to implement these effective, beneficial changes. Additionally, the new coverages seek to align with other Medicaid programs in the Midwest. 

Aeroflow Survey Finds Challenges for Nursing Mothers at Work
A survey found that pumping mothers face career impacts

ASHEVILLE, North Carolina—Aeroflow Breastpumps, a national durable medical equipment (DME) provider specializing in helping pregnant and nursing women receive maternity and postpartum supplies, lactation education and perinatal resources through insurance, announced the results of a proprietary survey that highlights the impact p

Momcozy, 1 Natural Way Partner To Provide Accessible Breastfeeding Solutions
This partnership aims to provide mothers with easy access to free Momcozy breastfeeding equipment & accessories

LOS ANGELES—Momcozy, a global brand specializing in solution-focused maternal and baby care products since 2018, has announced its collaboration with 1 Natural Way (1NW), a durable medical equipment company catering to the precise needs of new mothers. This partnership aims to provide mothers with easy access to free Momcozy breastfeeding equipment and accessories through insurance reimbursement facilitated by 1 Natural Way.


Bill to Provide Medicare Coverage of Custom Breast Prostheses Reintroduced in Congress
The Breast Cancer Patient Equity Act would provide Medicare coverage of custom breast prostheses to breast cancer survivors

WATERLOO, Iowa—U.S. Representatives Judy Chu (D-CA) and Mariannette Miller-Meeks (R-IA) have reintroduced the bipartisan H.R. 4779: Breast Cancer Patient Equity Act, which would provide Medicare coverage of custom breast prostheses to breast cancer survivors. Since most private insurance companies follow Medicare coverage standards, passage of this legislation would allow hundreds of thousands of women each year to choose a custom prosthesis after a mastectomy.

Aeroflow, Medicaid Managed Care Partner to Expand Maternal Health Coverage
The durable medical equipment provider has partnered with a large Medicaid Managed Care Organization to increase access to breast pumps for Medicaid members to improve maternal health outcomes

ASHEVILLE, North Carolina—Aeroflow Healthcare, a nationwide provider of durable medical equipment (DME) through insurance, announced it has partnered with a Missouri Medicaid Managed Care plan to provide access to breast pump equipment for new mothers at no cost under Medicaid.