All insurances except Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna or Aetna, please visit this link or QR code to determine insurance eligibility with The Lactation Network (TLN). It is important to fill out the TLN form and receive approval before your first visit.
*Cigna, Aetna, Curative Clients: this step is not necessary. Grounded Lactation is directly in network with these companies. Please request an appointment below.
*Blue Cross Blue Shield Clients: request appointment below. We are not able to bill directly. Self-pay charges would apply. (updated Oct 2025)
Aetna, Cigna, Cigna Duke Plans, and Curative clients:
Grounded Lactation will submit all claims to your insurance company on your behalf. If visit quota has been met, Aetna may apply cost-sharing to you. Cigna generally does not apply cost-sharing for any visits (even beyond 6 visits).
Clients under the The Lactation Network umbrella (United, VA CCN):
The Lactation Network will submit all claims directly to your insurance company on behalf of Grounded Lactation. The Lactation Network may apply cost-sharing when lactation benefits are used on plan. Varies per plan.
Self-pay (out-of-network) clients (includes Blue Cross Blue Shield) :
$200 initial; $150 follow-up; sliding scale-payment determined by client.
For out of network visits, you will be provided with a superbill with all the information you need to seek reimbursement from your insurance company and will serve as a payment receipt. You agree to pay Grounded Lactation at the time of the visit (cash, check, credit card, FSA).
Cancellation Fee: $100
Any appointment not cancelled within 12 hours of appointment time. Notice via email is sufficient.
Outside Home Visit Radius: $25/visit
Any home visit outside of my 15 mile home radius is subject to a $25/visit charge. This is required at time of visit and is not covered by insurance. Please refer to groundedlactation.com homepage for radius map.