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.
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?
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 lactation care is accessible, they signal a broader commitment to working parents and their colleagues.
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.
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?
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