Does Insurance Cover Breastfeeding Costs?
Breastfeeding has a lower cost compared to formula when looking at the direct costs. Breastfeeding costs about $950 while formula can cost $1,110 in the first year. Maternal care is an essential health benefit meaning that all insurance plans must cover some form of breastfeeding support, counseling, and equipment for the duration of breastfeeding.
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Erica graduated from Emory University in Atlanta with a BS in environmental science and a minor in English and is on track to graduate with her Master's in Public Health. She is passionate about health equity, women's health, and how the environment impacts public health.