INSURANCE
AETNA: We are an in-network provider with Aetna. If your plan covers lactation consultant services, you are likely eligible for up
to 6 visits at no charge to you, including prenatal classes and visits. We accept all Aetna subsidiary plans except Medicaid, Allied Health, Wellnet and GEHA. If you have
Aetna, please do NOT complete the Lactation Network pre-approval form. We will need to see your Aetna card at your visit.
CIGNA: We are able to accept most Cigna plans through our affiliation with
Wildflower Health. For these plans, complete the Wildflower Health eligibility form at https://portal.wildflowerhealth.net/affiliate-care/d8755b5. If approved, 6+ visits are covered, including
prenatal sessions.
For new Cigna clients booking for the first time 1/1/25 or later, there is a $50 home visit fee payable at the visit. We accept cash, check, credit card or
Venmo. Telehealth appointments are exempt from the fee.
BLUE CROSS/BLUE SHIELD OR UNITED HEALTHCARE:
Check your coverage here: https://go.lactationnetwork.com/BranchburgLactation
For the following plans, our services may be covered by our affiliation with The Lactation Network (lactationnetwork.com):
- Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO (Horizon BCBS, Anthem BCBS and out of state BCBS plans)
- most United plans, including UMR and Oxford
- VA CCN (Veterans Administration Community Care Network)
- any carrier with a PNOA (Provider Network of America) logo
- any carrier with the Multiplan logo on the card except Cigna
For these plans, please complete the online Lactation Network pre-approval form at https://go.lactationnetwork.com/BranchburgLactation. You should hear within 24 hours if your plan is approved. If approved, 6+ visits (often
unlimited) are covered, including prenatal sessions.
For new TLN clients booking for the first time 1/1/25 or later, there is a $50 home visit fee payable at the visit. We accept cash, check, credit card or Venmo. Client matched to us by TLN
are exempt from the admin fee, as are telehealth appointments.
OUT-OF-NETWORK FEES
If you are not covered by Aetna or did not receive coverage approval from Lactation Network, you will need to pay out of pocket for your appointment. This includes
Cigna, Magnacare, Amerihealth, Aetna subsidiaries Allied Health, GEHA and Wellnet, and BCBS Federal. However, we can provide documentation for our clients to seek reimbursement from their plans.
Please contact your carrier directly for details. In many cases, the cost of a consultation can be applied to a Health Care Spending Account as well.
Payment is accepted by cash, check, Venmo (@branchburglactation), Visa, MasterCard, Discover, American Express (including HSA card).
Initial In-Home Lactation Consultation (90-120 minutes): $250 ($175 for telehealth)
Follow-Up In-Home Lactation Consultation (30-60 minutes): $150 ($100 for telehealth)
Back-to-Work Session (30-60 minutes): $150
Prenatal Consultation (60-90 minutes): $150
All services are 50% off for families who are enrolled in WIC or Medicaid eligible. We do a limited amount of discounted or pro
bono consults for cases of financial need. Please email dana@branchburglactation for details if you need services but cannot afford to pay.
Unlimited email follow-up support is included with all consultations.
Appointment Forms - After you have booked
your appointment but before the appointment itself, please complete these two forms online:
Consent Form: https://goo.gl/forms/slcZxwH5oZjmn9q63
Intake Form: https://goo.gl/forms/Thuu38WOA7Nto5FO2