The American Association for Homecare will host an exploratory call regarding breast pump policies, legislation and regulations, as well as interest in forming a Breast Pumps Policy Coalition on May 27 at 1 p.m. EST.

The association is inviting invite anyone in the HME community, both AAHomecare members and non-members, to join this discussion as it determines the needs and concerns of stakeholders in this category.

The call’s agenda will cover:

• Elimination of sales tax
• Developing a white paper on standardizing coverage of breast pumps and supplies across plans
• Coverage of hands-free, wearable breast pumps
• Clearly defined policies for deluxe, upgraded and non-covered items
• State Medicaid goals around breastfeeding.

To join the call, RSVP with Tilly Gambill at tillyg@aahomecare.org.