Can I use my FSA/HSA card to purchase a breast pump?

Can I use my FSA/HSA card to purchase a breast pump?

Many moms who call us about purchasing a breast pump have a Flexible Savings Account (FSA) or Healthcare Savings Account (HSA). They want to know if they can use their FSA or HSA cards to cover expenses related to nursing and breast pumps. Good news! Milk N Mamas Baby does take FSA and HSA cards, and you can use them for a lot more than you might imagine.

Backup Breast Pumps

Breast pumps are 100% covered by health insurance in the United States thanks to the ACA. However, in most cases, only one pump is covered per birth. Fortunately, pumps are also FSA/HSA eligible. That means you could use some of your funds to invest in a second pump to use at work, so you don’t have to haul your primary pump back and forth. You could pick up a sleek, portable pump like the Elvie Stride or a manual pump as a backup for road trips and other times when a breast pump malfunction might leave you swollen and desperate to pump.

Upgraded Breast Pumps

While most breast pumps are 100% covered, some premiums pumps like the Elvie Pump or the Spectra S1 are not. With your FSA/HSA card, you can upgrade to a premium pump that isn’t 100% covered by insurance.

Extra Pump Parts

It never hurts to have spare parts for your pump in case one finds its way down the drain during a wash or no longer works optimally. Replacing parts like tubing, valves, membranes, and nipple shields can extend the life of your pump and ensure comfortable pumping, and breast pump parts are covered by FSA/HSA.

Extra Bottles and Breast Milk Storage Bags

Bottles get lost in the backseat. Breast milk storage bags are single use. But you can secure a stash of collection bottles and bags through FSA/HSA to ensure you never get caught without one.

Breast Milk Coolers

Breast milk coolers make pumping on the go a breeze, and they also allow you to bring along extra bottles when you’re out on the town for the day. Pick up a beautiful Sarah Wells cooler and ice pack and put it on your FSA/HSA card, and you’re ready to roll.

Hands Free Nursing Bra

This is another must have accessory for on-the-go moms, and you can pick up a high quality, comfortable nursing bustier with your FSA/HSA card.

Lactation Massager

Having trouble with plugged ducts and engorgement? A milk expression tool like the LaVie Lactation Massager can improve milk flow and relieve the pain associated with engorgement. And you can purchase one right here with your FSA/HSA card!

We’re here to help

That’s a lot, but it’s not all! Your FSA/HSA card has the power to transform your breastfeeding and pumping experience by equipping you with the very best tools. And we’re here to help you find the tools that suit your needs best. Give us a call or email today for more information or guidance on making pumping more comfortable, productive, and hassle-free using your FSA/HSA account.