Fed is necessary, informed and supported is best!™
CIGNA CONSULTS -COMING JULY FIRST 2024
ACCEPTING HEALTHCARE FLEXIBLE SPENDING CARDS
AN INTAKE FORM IS REQUIRED TO BE SUBMITTED IMMEDIATELY AFTER BOOKING YOUR INTIAL CONSULT AN INTAKE FORM IS REQUIRED 24 HOURS PRIOR TO YOUR CONSULT FOR ALL FOLLOW-UP APPOINTMENTS
51 NEWARK STREET, SUITE 404 C, HOBOKEN - ELEVATOR BUILDING WITH THREE STEPS TO GET IN
A PROPERLY FITTING MASK IS REQUIRED FOR EVERY ADULT
CIGNA CONSULTS ARE NO MORE THAN 45 MINTUES
IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO CHECK WITH YOUR INSURANCE ABOUT YOUR LACTATION COVERAGE
CIGNA BEFORE THE BIRTH CONSULTS
BEFORE THE BIRTH: Comprehensive consultation an individualized plan for milk production or formula preparation and nursing, depending on your personal goals. You will understand how much to feed your baby no matter the type of milk you choose, latching, if and when to supplement and or pump in the early days. We will also measure your nipples to help size you appropriately for your pump flanges to ensure more effective and optimal milk removal.
CIGNA AFTER THE BIRTH CONSULTS
CIGNA CONSULTS ARE LIMITED TO 45 MINUTES. IF YOUR BABY(IES) IS/ARE NOT ON THE LACTATING PARENT’S POLICY, YOU MUST PAY A FEE PER CONSULT. IF ONLY YOUR BABY IS COVERED AND NOT YOU, YOU MUST BOOK A SELF-PAY CONSULT.
AFTER BIRTH INITIAL OFFICE CONSULT: whenever possible the initial after birth consult should be in person for the most optimal assessment. If you truly can not make it in person then contact us here to arrange for a tele-health booking. Comprehensive lactation and feeding assessment to assess latch, production, pump equipment and usage, oral restrictions like tethered oral tissues, health history that can impact production, clogged ducts, mastitis, over production, nipple pain or damage, bottle feeding, safe formula preparation. We also provide expert support for exclusive pumping, exclusive formula feeding, inducing lactation or re-lactation.
ALL FOLLOW UP REQUIRES A SCHEDULED CONSULT
ALL TELE-HEALTH CONSULTS ARE LIMITED TO TWENTY-FIVE MINUTES
IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO READ ALL OUR SCHEDULING, INSURANCE AND PAYMENT POLICIES
SCHEDULING, INSURANCE AND PAYMENT POLICIES
INSURANCE BILLING
YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR INFORMING US OF ANY INSURANCE COVERAGE CHANGES FOR YOU AND YOUR BABY
It is your responsibility to check with your insurance to ensure lactation coverage. Get a call reference number and write down the date.
If your baby is not on the same plan as you, you MUST book the appropriate appointment with a fee per consult payable at the time you book. If only your baby is covered with these insurances and you, the lactating parent, are not covered, you MUST book a SELF-PAY consult.
Your claim(s) will be submitted to your insurance for payment. If your insurance applies any portion of the fees towards a deductible or otherwise charges a coinsurance payment your card on file will be charged for the patient responsibility amount. By scheduling your consult, you grant us permission to communicate with your insurance regarding the services provided to you and your baby(ies) and you agree to our payment policies.
CIGNA TELE-HEALTH CONSULTS ARE LIMITED TO 30 MINUTES
TELE-HEALTH DISCLAIMER
There are inherent limitations because a digital suckling assessment and a physical breast/chest can not be completed. Potential risks to the technology used for tele-health, are beyond the control of the provider, including interruption of connectivity, unauthorized access, and other technical difficulties.
CANCELLATION POLICY
Appointments cancelled with less than 48 hour notice will be charged the full consult fee that is not covered by insurance. ANY fees for services are non refundable and expire 60 days after the original purchase. The payment and no refund policy is SEPARATE from the cancellation policy. Refunds will NOT be issued once you book. Each client is responsible for all fees associated with each consult. Payment is charged at the time the appointment is scheduled. By scheduling your consult, you grant me permission to communicate with your insurance company regarding the services provided to you and to your child(ren) and you agree to all our payment policies.
Rental agreements: no refunds will be issued for any unused part of the rental terms. All equipment must be returned the day prior to the scheduled new charge in order to avoid being charged for a new rental term.