Massachusetts S682 mandates coverage for multi-user breast pumps for mothers with newborns in special care or with feeding difficulties.

Massachusetts S682 aims to improve access to breast pumps by requiring coverage for multi-user breast pumps for mothers with newborns in intensive or special care, or with feeding difficulties. This includes coverage for the pump rental, replacement parts, breast milk storage bags, and microwave bags for sterilization. The bill also mandates coverage for assessments, instruction, and fitting by a lactation consultant, as well as ongoing support and refitting as needed. The pump must be made available within 24 hours of maternal hospital discharge.

Massachusetts S682 mandates coverage for multi-user breast pumps for mothers with newborns in special care or with feeding difficulties.

Massachusetts S682 aims to improve access to breast pumps by requiring coverage for multi-user breast pumps for mothers with newborns in intensive or special care, or with feeding difficulties. This includes coverage for the pump rental, replacement parts, breast milk storage bags, and microwave bags for sterilization. The bill also mandates coverage for assessments, instruction, and fitting by a lactation consultant, as well as ongoing support and refitting as needed. The pump must be made available within 24 hours of maternal hospital discharge.