IS YOUR COVERAGE actually ADEQUATE?

You might think you already offer ACA-compliant coverage…but is it enough? Offering lactation care isn’t just a best practice; companies are legally required to provide insurance-covered breastfeeding support. Those that do experience higher employee retention, productivity, and satisfaction.

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Take this five-question quiz to determine if your lactation coverage is compliant with the Affordable Care Act. If you’re unsure of any of your answers, that’s okay—reach out to your insurance broker to confirm what your coverage includes.

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Connect with TLN, the nation's largest network of lactation experts, to see how you can provide your employees with adequate lactation coverage.

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THE illusion OF BENEFITS

“Health insurance plans must provide breastfeeding support, counseling, and equipment for the duration of breastfeeding.” – The Affordable Care Act

If breastfeeding support is mandated by law, why does healthcare coverage fall short?

Although many health plans claim to provide lactation care on paper, we know that the families they supposedly cover are often confronted with a different, difficult reality.

The reality is moms with newborn babies are busy trying to feed their babies. They don’t have time to fight this out with their employers and the insurers and everybody else.

Mary Boyle Stay-at-Home Mom

When I explored lactation consultants after having my daughter, there was only one that came up as in-network for my insurance provider within the city, and her team didn’t have availability to meet in person for seven weeks…

… I wondered if my employer knew just how limiting the options were through our insurance. I have a great (and expensive) plan, so I didn’t think I’d have so many challenges and wondered if they were naive to it, as well.

Alli C. Financial Technology Partnerships Manager

THE IMPORTANCE OF MAKING LACTATION CARE A reality

As an employer, the benefits you provide play a critical role in your employees’ lives. Though a benefit like lactation care may seem niche, it has far-reaching implications, impacting employee well-being, productivity, and, ultimately, retention. When companies ensure breastfeeding benefits and care for employees are accessible, they signal a broader commitment to working parents and their colleagues.

ON THE OTHER HAND

Your support makes a difference

Parents take note when employers show meaningful support for them (and their babies).

Your support makes a difference

Parents take note when employers show meaningful support for them (and their babies)

You have a deep appreciation for a company that meets your needs beyond just a desk and a computer. I was able to nurse both of my children on site, and travel (for work) with assistance through the program.

Tessa ByarsBrand & Internal Communications

Failing families is not an option

When employers fail to show up for working parents, working parents remember.

70%

of parents agree that employers don’t do enough to support new families on their breastfeeding journeys. (2023 TLN Survey)

Failing families is not an option

When employers fail to show up for working parents, working parents remember.

I’m three weeks post-partum and feel like I’m running out of time to establish breastfeeding. But, the visits are so expensive and I’m not sure how much more I can spend out-of-pocket, especially while I’m on maternity leave.

A Woman in Virginia

Failing families is not an option

When employers fail to show up for working parents, working parents remember.

At 12 weeks

43%

of parents resented their employer because they made feeding their child difficult when returning to work.
(2023 TLN Survey)

WHAT YOUR LACK OF COVERAGE costs YOU

Comprehensive lactation coverage doesn’t just help your employees thrive personally and professionally; it helps you retain talent and avoid costly losses.

How much does it typically cost to replace an employee?

50% – 200%

of their annual salary

Postpartum retention is critically important to your bottom line.

At 12 weeks

44%

of parents considered leaving their employer because of the lack of feeding support they received when returning to work. (2023 TLN Survey)

83%

of breastfeeding parents say insurance-covered lactation consultations are important in deciding whether to remain at their current company. (2022 TLN Survey)

Are you covered?

So, is your employee lactation care as good as you think?
Take this five-question quiz to find out.

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