Aug 20

Guiding Families through Breast Pump Coverage and Access

Navigating breast pump access through Medi-Cal can be confusing for both families and providers. Join BreastfeedLA for “Guiding Families through Breast Pump Coverage and Access” with Alejandra Santizo de Leon, BSN, RN, IBCLC. This webinar will help perinatal professionals understand breast pump coverage under Medi-Cal Fee-for-Service and Managed Care plans, explore available pump options, and walk through the steps needed to help families access pumps through Medi-Cal with confidence and clarity.

Virtual location

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Aug 20, 2025 10:00am PT - Aug 20, 2025 12:00pm PT

Free

Join BreastfeedLA for “Guiding Families through Breast Pump Coverage and Access” with Alejandra Santizo de Leon, BSN, RN, IBCLC. This webinar will help perinatal professionals understand breast pump coverage under Medi-Cal Fee-for-Service and Managed Care plans, explore available pump options, and walk through the steps needed to help families access pumps through Medi-Cal with confidence and clarity.

Objectives - Here's what you'll learn:

To understand the distinctions in breast pump coverage under Medi-Cal fee-for-service (FFS) and Medi-Cal managed care plans.
To equip staff with knowledge about the different types of breast pumps and how to guid families in selecting the option that best meets their individual needs.
To provide accurate, step-by-step guidance to staff on how to obtain a breast pump through Medi-Cal, including verifying benefits, obtaining a prescription, and navigating the DME process.
To identify and share resources for Medi-Cal contracted DME providers that supply breast pumps, ensuring timely and equitable access for families.

Continuing Education & Recording

For those needing Continuing Education Credits, CERPs will be available for a $19 fee, with certificates accessible on Thinkific at https://breastfeedla.thinkific.com/courses/Pump-Coverage

1.5 L-CERPs provided
1.0 Contact Hours available

The recording of this event will be sent approximately 2-3 weeks after the live event, and available for viewing for up to 3 years after the live event for anyone who purchases CEUs.

Meet the Speaker

Alejandra Santizo de Leon, BSN, RN, IBCLC

Alejandra Santizo is a dual board-certified nurse (Guatemala–California) and International Board Certified Lactation Consultant with extensive experience in maternal-child health. Her background includes work as a midwife, staff educator, and HIV care coordinator in Guatemala, and as a Welcome Baby nurse, NICU RN, and lactation consultant in the U.S. Alejandra brings a culturally responsive, compassionate approach to supporting families through complex infant feeding journeys.

Cancellation Policy

Payment Policy

Continuing Education Credits

After the webinar a recording will be sent to all registrants to view for up to 3 years after the live event, therefore no refunds will be granted. It is the responsibility of the participant to view the recording while it is available. This webinar will not be available for sale later.

Payment must be made during the time of online registration using a credit or debit card. If you need to make alternate payment arrangements such as a company check to be mailed to BreastfeedLA, you MUST pay the General Registration rate and contact info@breastfeedla.org. No Early Bird registration rates will apply to payments by check. This policy is in effect as of Aug 1, 2017.

RN: BreastfeedLA is an approved provider by the California Board of Registered Nursing. This course offers 1.0 contact hours of continuing education. BreastfeedLA’s provider number is CEP 16435. Licensee must maintain certificate for a period of four years.

IBCLC: BreastfeedLA is an approved Long-Term Provider by the International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners #CLT113-36. 1.5 L- CERPs will be awarded.

RDs & OTs: Maintain a copy of the agenda and certificate for CPEs for Professional Development Portfolio.