SEE more PATIENTS,
HELP more FAMILIES
You deliver crucial care — we’ll handle the rest. Join our network of IBCLCs today.
The Many benefits of Joining TLN
TLN is free to join and actively supports you in growing your practice. By investing in your success, we help ensure that more families have access to your essential care — and that every kind of care provider can thrive.
More access
TLN works with insurance payers to provide coverage for your services, so more families have access to essential care.
More consultations
We can generally cover three or more lactation consultations per patient, allowing you to set your patients up for success—and build more meaningful patient relationships.
Handles insurance
We take care of insurance billing, providing peace of mind to you and your patients. No surprise bills, we’ve got them covered.
Predictable income
We pay our network of IBCLCs weekly no matter what. No paperwork, insurance confusion, or clawbacks—just financial security.
Tools and resources
As a TLN IBCLC you get free marketing support, dedicated business coaching, and helpful resources, including free access to The Melanated Mammary Atlas.
There for you
Our dedicated Lactation Consultant Relations provides customer support for common questions around our services, billing, and more, with compassionate expertise.
You don’t have to do this alone
Establishing, maintaining, and growing a lactation practice all by yourself can be more difficult than you bargained for. Our on-staff IBCLCs know this all too well. You deserve more support — so we have your back.
Running your practice without TLN
Operating a sustainable IBCLC practice on your own can be a struggle, often involving months of waiting for insurance applications to process, billing headaches and unpredictable income, and leaving you with less time to spend with the patients who need you.
Growing your practice with TLN
You can rest assured that you and your patients are covered. With access to more follow-up visits for your patients and reliable weekly payments for you, you can spend your time where it matters most: Providing essential care and continuity to your patients.
JOINING TLN IS simple
We’re here to help you as you navigate the sign-up process. TLN is free to join and only has a few requirements, including:
An IBCLC credential
You need an active IBCLC Credential Number (L-#) from the International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners.
Liability insurance
You’ll need professional liability insurance to protect you and your patients. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to us and we can share a list of commonly used providers.
Payer credentialing
In order to join TLN, you will need to undergo routine background checks and a CAQH provider ID. CAQH is an online database for healthcare providers that allows our insurance partners to access credentialing information. Once you request to join TLN, we will guide you through this process by providing step-by-step instructions.
TLN has given me the greatest sense of stability and pride to heights that I could have never reached alone billing to insurance companies."