MAMES Improves Medicaid Coverage for Breast Pumps, Lactation Services
Midwest Association for Medical Equipment Services & Supplies (MAMES) will introduce new Medicaid coverages for lactation services & supplies in Nebraska

DULUTH, Minnesota—The Midwest Association for Medical Equipment Services and Supplies (MAMES) has increased advocation for enhanced coverage of breast pumps and lactation services in Nebraska. Working closely with the Nebraska Medicaid director, the company said it aims to implement these effective, beneficial changes. Additionally, the new coverages seek to align with other Medicaid programs in the Midwest. 

CMS addresses HCPCS coding

BALTIMORE, Md., April 11, 2013—The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services announces the scheduled release of modifications to the Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) code set. These changes have been posted to the HCPCS website. Changes are effective on the date indicated on the update.