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GROW YOUR practice WITH TLN
We handle the insurance reimbursement process and help International Board Certified Lactation Consultants connect with new patients.
WHAT TLN offers IBCLCS
No-hassle insurance billing
Your own TLN link to share with patients
The latest industry news at your fingertips
Pre-approval for multiple insurance-covered follow-up appointments
Fewer cancellations with insurance-approved appointments
A custom IBCLC portal to track client insurance coverage and submit paperwork
Fast, reliable intake services with a 5-star patient care team
TLN has given me the greatest sense of stability and pride to heights that I could have never reached alone billing to insurance companies.”
M. Rachael Birkenhauer, IBCLC Owner, Lactation Counseling Services
I can’t tell you how pleased I am to be a part of your network! 5 moms have reached out and all have qualified.”
Stephanie Gable, RN, IBCLC Gulf Coast Breastfeeding Center, LLC
As a small business owner I wanted to THANK EVERY ONE OF YOU!!! My relationship with TLN has been nothing but positive and smooth.”
Kathy Bradley, CD, ICCE, IBCLC CEO/Owner Childbirth Concierge
My practice is thriving and TLN has been an amazing contributor to that.”
Emily Ager, IBCLC Founder, Lactation Consultant
TLN in NUMBERS
We’re not just a network, we’re a movement. And we’re making a real impact.
The year we provided our first lactation consultation
The number of states with TLN lactation consultants (plus the District of Columbia)
of TLN parents would recommend us to a friend
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Help more families get the care they deserve
Let us help you promote and grow your practice
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Receive the highest accredited perinatal and postnatal support
Confidently feed their baby
Address feeding challenges to find comfort and ease
Know someone’s in their corner
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Does TLN only work with IBCLCs?
Yes. We believe in the power of expert care and thus work exclusively with IBCLCs – the gold standard professional certification in the lactation discipline. Knowing that an IBCLC must log hundreds of clinical hours, pass a rigorous examination, and complete dozens of hours of continuous education annually to retain their certifications provides a level of confidence in the care that you provide to families each day.
How does TLN handle billing?
At TLN, an important part of our mission is to remove the burden of insurance billing on behalf of our IBCLCs, allowing you to focus on providing care and growing your practice. Since standard coding and fees are not yet established for lactation services, we are continuously and rigorously updating our coding regime and billing practices to meet the latest guidance from insurers.
Is TLN in-network with all providers?
Not yet, but that is our goal.
Is TLN looking to expand coverage?
We are diligently working on partnership arrangements with insurance carriers to become part of their networks. Above all else, we believe that lactation care is a right, not a privilege.
What are TLN’s reimbursement rates?
Breastfeeding support is a preventative service as mandated by the Affordable Care Act and must be covered without the requirement to pay a co-payment, co-insurance, or deductible for in-network providers. Unfortunately, our claims are oftentimes adjudicated as an out-of-network provider. This means that our reimbursement rates can vary drastically and sometimes we do not receive payment at all. Reimbursement rates also vary by carrier and plan type.
What does a typical TLN lactation visit look like?
As you know, every visit with a patient can be different and have unique challenges. A typical IBCLC lactation visit lasts 90 minutes and it’s common for parents to need 3-6 visits within the baby’s first year of life.
What if my patient receives an EOB?
Explanation of Benefits (EOBs) are sent out often and we know that it can lead to confusion and concern from patients. We are happy to field any concerns around EOBs. Our typical response to patients is to reassure them that the EOB is NOT a bill and that they will not pay anything out-of-pocket.