As a proud partner of Barber DME, Military Mommies started with one goal in mind — to provide the best care to military moms, and in turn, help them provide the best care to their babies. We offer a wide variety of products, from breast pumps to compression garments to postpartum care, to make sure any ailments that moms face are covered and all of their needs are met. We want to make the transition into parenthood as easy as possible. Our Military Mommies Partners are currently or formerly living the military family life. Our independent reps are self-employed moms working to supplement their family incomes while providing support to military moms in the greater community. Military Mommies is also a veteran-owned business and enterprise that proudly serves those who serve.
Qualify Through Insurance
One decision that all pregnant moms will have to make is whether to breast feed or to formula feed their infant. For those moms who decide to breast feed, you will find that a breast pump is an invaluable purchase. And good news! Most health insurance plans are required to cover breastfeeding support and supplies. As a result, most moms can get a breast pump covered by their insurance provider.
Military Mommies makes ordering your breast pump through insurance an easy process. From portable breast pumps to hands-free/wearable models, we offer your favorite brands to keep up with your breastfeeding journey.
Click the button below to complete your intake paperwork so that we can verify your coverage.
Filling out this form only allows us to verify your insurance eligibility. This does not place an order for a breast pump, nor does it send a claim to your insurance company. Once your form has been submitted, one of our representatives will give you a call to help you place your order!
You can also download our forms and have your OB/GYN sign it at your next appointment.
Breast Pumps
Breastfeeding is the most natural way to provide the benefits of a mother’s milk to the growing and developing infant. Using a breast pump can help in increasing your milk supply, prevent engorgement, and help establish a stored milk supply for later use.
With several popular brands and styles to choose from, Military Mommies has everything you need to aid in your unique breastfeeding journey.
Maternity & Postpartum
Everything changes after having a baby, including physical changes to your body. Military Mommies wants to make life after giving birth as easy as possible. We offer products that help women both while pregnant and after giving birth. It’s important to take care of yourself, even when it seems like your sole focus should be on your baby. Your health matters too, and if you aren’t taking care of yourself, then you won’t be able to provide the best care for your baby.
We Supply Resupply
At Military Mommies, we understand how critical it is for you to have your breast pump operational to provide breastmilk for your baby. New replacement parts can help bring your pump back to like-new condition and extend your breast pump’s life. These parts include valves, tubing, breast shields, and breast milk storage bags/pouches.
We offer a resupply program where you can receive insurance covered breast pump supplies! We take care of everything for you, from verifying your insurance coverage each month to shipping your supplies.
Our resupply program starts 30 days after you deliver your baby and may continue for 36 months.
If you deliver early, please reach out to our customer service team so that we can update your records and ship your resupply order. You can cancel this program at any time by emailing us at info@militarymommies.com.
Resupply items require a prescription. To get started, simply upload it below and let us do the rest!
Additional Services
Lactation Support
A lactation consultant is a healthcare professional who specializes in providing support, education, and guidance to breastfeeding mothers and their babies. They provide services such as assisting with breastfeeding positions and techniques, helping mothers establish a good milk supply, addressing any issues with latch or milk transfer, providing guidance on pumping and storing breastmilk, and offering advice on nutrition and breastfeeding during specific phases of a baby’s development.
Megan Harrison,
IBCLC
Texas
Leah Castro,
CLC
New Mexico
FAQ
Tricare covers breast pumps, breast pump supplies and breastfeeding counseling at no cost for all Tricare-eligible female beneficiaries with a birth event including mothers who adopt an infant and plan to breastfeed, regardless of what Tricare plan you use (Tricare Prime, Tricare Select, the US Family Health Plan, Tricare Reserve Select, etc.) or your sponsor’s status (active duty, retired, Guard/Reserve). You can get these items before or after delivery.
Please review the following questions and answers for more information.
Where can I get a breast pump?
Contact us at info@militarymommies.com
Is there a list of approved providers I can buy a breast pump from?
You can get a breast pump from any:
-
Commissary (run by the Defense Commissary Agency)
-
Post Exchange (PX), Base Exchange (BX), or Station Exchange run by: The Army/Airforce Exchange Service (AAFES), The Department of the Navy, The United States Marine Corps, or the United States Coast Guard.
-
Civilian stateside and overseas retail stores (such as Walmart, Target, CVS)
-
Online store (such as Amazon.com, Overstock.com; standard shipping and handling is covered)
We suggest you contact our customer service at info@militarymommies.com to verify your provider of choice.
How do I get a breast pump?
Step 1: Get a prescription
-
Your prescription must be from a Tricare-authorized doctor, physician assistant, nurse practitioner, or nurse-midwife.
-
Your prescription must show if you’re getting a basic manual or standard electric pump. To get a hospital-grade pump, you need to work with your provider and your regional contractor to get a referral and authorization.
-
Your prescription doesn’t have to specify a brand.
-
If you’re going to get your breast pump from a network provider or durable medical equipment supplier, ask your provider to include a diagnosis code on your prescription.
-
We suggest you make a copy of your prescription for your records.
Step 2: Get a pump
If you don’t want to pay upfront, contact info@militarymommies.com. You just need to show your prescription.
Step 3: File a claim
-
If you use a network provider or supplier, you don’t have to file a claim.
-
If you bought the pump yourself, file a claim:
-
Complete a DD Form 2642
-
Attach a copy of the prescription and receipt
-
Mail it to your Tricare claims processor and your regional contractor will mail you a check. No, Tricare doesn’t cover extended warranties.
I bought a breast pump. How do I get reimbursed?
Step 1: Find your receipt
-
Your receipt has to show you bought the pump on or after December 19, 2014.
-
You must have been eligible for Tricare on the date you bought it.
-
If you can’t find your receipt, you bought the pump before December 19, 2014, or you weren’t eligible when you bought it, you can’t get reimbursed.
Step 2: Get a prescription
-
You must get your prescription from a Tricare-authorized doctor, physician assistant, nurse practitioner, or nurse-midwife.
-
The date on the prescription can be after the date on your receipt.
-
Your prescription must show the type of pump you bought (manual or standard electric pump).
-
Your prescription doesn’t have to specify a brand.
-
We suggest you make a copy of your prescription for your records.
Step 3: File a claim
-
Complete the DD Form 2642
-
Attach a copy of your prescription and receipt, mail it to your Tricare claims processor and your regional contractor will mail you a check.
I am no longer Tricare eligible but bought a breast pump while I was eligible. Can I still file a claim?
Yes, as long as your receipt shows you bought the pump on or after December 19, 2014.
Is there a list of approved breast pumps?
No, coverage isn’t limited to a specific manufacturer, brand, or model number. Contact info@militarymommies.com for more information.
What breast pump supplies are covered?
TRICARE covers:
-
Standard power adapters
-
Locking rings
-
Bottles
-
Bottle caps
-
Breast shield/flanges
-
Storage bags
-
Valves/membranes
TRICARE doesn’t cover (unless part of a breast pump kit):
-
Breast pump batteries, battery-powered adapters, and battery packs
-
Regular “baby bottles” (bottles not specific to pump operation), including associated nipples, caps, and lids
-
Travel bags and other similar carrying accessories
-
Breast pump cleaning supplies
-
Baby weight scales
-
Garments and other products that allow hands-free pump operation
-
Ice packs, labels, labeling lids, and other similar products
-
Nursing bras, bra pads, breast shells, and other similar products
-
Over-the-counter creams, ointments, and other products that relieve breastfeeding-related symptoms or conditions of the breasts or nipples
Where can I get breast pump supplies?
You can get breast pump supplies from any:
-
Network or durable medical equipment provider. Contact (info@militarymommies.com) for more information.
-
Commissary (run by the Defense Commissary Agency)
-
Post Exchange (PX), Base Exchange (BX), or Station Exchange run by the The Army/Air Force Exchange Service (AAFES), The Department of the Navy, The United States Marine Corps, or The United States Coast Guard
-
Civilian stateside and overseas retail stores (such as Walmart, Target, Babies”R”Us, CVS)
-
Online store (such as Amazon.com, Overstock.com; standard shipping and handling is covered)
When can I get breast pump supplies?
Expectant mothers can get breast pump supplies as early as 28 weeks pregnant, and up to 3 years after the date of birth. The 3-year period starts on the child’s birth date or the date of the legal adoption. A birth event includes a pregnant beneficiary or a female beneficiary who legally adopts an infant and intends to personally breastfeed.
How do I get breast pump supplies?
Step 1: Get supplies
-
If you don’t want to pay upfront, contact info@militarymommies.com for more information.
-
Purchase out of pocket on our accessories page, or utilize our resupply program.
-
If you want to get your supplies from a military clinic or hospital, follow their processes and procedures.
-
If you don’t mind paying upfront, go to a Tricare-authorized provider, supplier, or vendor (includes retail and online stores). Make sure to save and copy your receipt.
Step 2: File a claim
-
If you use a network provider or supplier, you don’t have to file a claim.
-
Let us file the claim for you, after you complete our form.
-
If you bought the supplies yourself, file a claim:
-
Complete the DD Form 2642
-
Attach a copy of your prescription and receipt and mail it to your Tricare claims processor and your regional contractor will mail you a check.
-
Does Tricare cover Lactation Services?
Yes. As of December 19, 2014, Tricare covers up to 6 individual outpatient breastfeeding counseling sessions per birth event when:
-
Your provider bills using one of the preventive counseling procedure codes;
-
Breastfeeding counseling is the only service you get during the session; and
-
You see a Tricare-authorized provider
These sessions are in addition to the counseling you may have gotten during your inpatient stay, outpatient OB visit, or well-child care visit.
How do I ger reimbursed for Lactation Services?
If you saw a:
-
Network provider, ask the provider to file a claim for you using one of the preventive counseling procedure codes.
-
Non-network provider, fill out a DD Form 2642, attach an itemized statement that includes one of the preventive counseling procedure codes, and mail it to your TRICARE claims processor.
Note: The date of service must be on or after December 19, 2014.
Does Tricare cover Lactation Services from an Independent Board-Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) or Certified Lactation Counselor (CLC)?
No, unless they’re also a Tricare-authorized doctor, physician assistant, nurse practitioner, nurse, midwife, or registered nurse.
Can I get reimbursed for a rental hospital-grade breast pump I returned?
Yes, as long as it was medically necessary. To file a claim:
-
Fill out a DD Form 2642
-
Attach copies of your prescription, itemized billing statement, and documentation of medical necessity from your provider
-
Mail it to your TRICARE claims processor
My breast pump broke. Will Tricare cover a new one?
Yes, under certain conditions. Contact info@militarymommies.com for more information.
Does Tricare cover an electrical convertor to use my breast pump overseas?
Yes, with a valid prescription.
Is there a limit on how much Tricare will pay for a breast pump?
Yes there is. Contact us at info@militarymommies.com for more information.
Tricare already paid for a breast pump for my baby but I'm pregnant again. Can I get a new breast pump?
Yes, Tricare covers one breast pump per birth event. A birth event includes a pregnant beneficiary or a female beneficiary who legally adopts an infant and intends to personally breastfeed.
Does Tricare cover breast pump extended warranties?
No, TRICARE doesn’t cover extended warranties.