Most plans cover lactation care, often at no cost

Under the Affordable Care Act, most health plans cover lactation support, and many cover it with no copay. Breastfeed Atlanta is in network with Anthem and Blue Cross Blue Shield, so your visits are filed directly through your plan. Coverage does vary, so our in-house billing team verifies your specific benefits before your visit and tells you what to expect, with no surprises.

Direct in-network billing with BCBS, no workarounds required

Insurance access for lactation care in Georgia has been shifting, and some families are finding that a practice they planned to use now asks them to pay out of pocket for Anthem or BCBS plans. Breastfeed Atlanta holds its own direct contract with Anthem and Blue Cross Blue Shield. We are not in network through a group-practice arrangement or a third-party billing company, so our network status does not depend on anyone else's agreement with your plan. If you were told to book as self-pay elsewhere, check with us first; your BCBS benefits may cover your visit here.

Billing handled in house, no third-party network

Scheduling with your Anthem or BCBS insurance is simple. We do not route you through third-party billing networks like The Lactation Network. Our own billing team files your claim directly and walks you through your coverage, so there is no middleman between you and your care. You can see more on our insurance and billing page. Have UnitedHealthcare or UMR instead? See our UnitedHealthcare and UMR page.

Classes and support groups are covered too

Anthem and BCBS also cover our prenatal classes and support groups. Many families start with our prenatal breastfeeding class and stay with us through the early months for ongoing, expert-led support.

Get the breast pump your plan covers

Many Anthem and BCBS plans cover a breast pump and replacement parts. Our IBCLCs are pump experts and will help you choose the right fit for your body and feeding goals. Visit our pump store to see what your plan covers.

Where to be seen

Be seen at our Glenridge Breastfeeding Center or by telehealth across Georgia. Both are covered the same way by your Anthem or BCBS plan, so you can choose whatever works best for your family.

Frequently asked questions