Find out ways to better understand and manage your pregnancy. Your plan includes access to programs and care, plus much more.
MATERNITY AND INFANT HEALTH
Pregnant or Thinking of Becoming Pregnant?
The Health Benefits for Immigrant Adults and Seniors (HBIA/HBIS) plan is here to help. Your plan includes benefits and programs that can help you through pregnancy and after your baby is born. Having a baby can be filled with new and unexpected experiences. Our plan can help you make the most of your maternity benefits.
Benefits of Enrolling in the Special Beginnings® Program
Special Beginnings is a program to help you better understand and manage your pregnancy. We recommend you enroll as early as possible. That way you can take advantage of all the benefits of the program.
Prenatal Care
During pregnancy, you have access to a Care Coordinator (trained nurse). They can help you set up doctor visits and tests. If you have health issues, it’s good to know you will have resources to help. Your Care Coordinator will check in with you to talk about how things are going. You will also have access to educational classes and info to help you learn about what to expect and how to make good choices to stay healthy.
Post-Partum Care
After your baby is born, you still have support as you start your journey as a new parent. Your Care Coordinator can let you know how to find information about post-partum care. They will talk with you about how you and your baby are doing. Having trouble getting enough sleep? Dealing with depression? There are resources to help. Also, you can get a breast pump at no cost to you. Or earn gift card rewards when you complete a timely post-partum visit with your doctor.
Newborn Care
Congratulations on the birth of your new little one! You have access to helpful information about newborn care. Learn about good nutrition, breastfeeding, parenting and more with online resources. Find out how to get 2 boxes of free diapers after your first post-partum doctor visit. Also check out helpful resources on many topics such as home visit programs and vaccines.
Maternity Benefits
What is Covered?
- Doctor visits
- Doula support
- Family planning, education, counseling
- Birth control
- Pregnancy tests
- Lab tests
What is Not Covered?
- Fertility treatments
- Surgery to reverse sterilization
Check your to learn more about what your plan does and does not cover.
Who is Eligible for the Program?
You qualify for the program if:
- You are enrolled in Medicaid.
- You are a HBIA/HBIS plan member who is pregnant or delivered a baby within the last 84 days.
MATERNITY BENEFITS
Health and Wellness Resources
Whether you’re planning a family or need help with your pregnancy, your plan can help.
Doula and Lactation Support
Pregnant members can get doula support throughout pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum. Coverage includes:
- Up to 16 prenatal visits and up to 16 postpartum visits.
- Continuous support during labor and delivery.
- Lactation support services that may be provided in the perinatal period through infant weaning.
Transportation Services
You can get a no-cost rides to your medical appointments. This includes rides to and from the doctor’s office, a health care facility or a pharmacy. As a parent, you can bring your children with you on the ride. All rides must be approved. Learn about what is covered and how to book a ride.
FAQs About Well-Child Visits
MEMBER RESOURCES
Program Incentives and Rewards
YoMingo®
Members can get online education and tools to support them at every stage of pregnancy. Access helpful information 24/7 from anywhere.
Value-Added Benefits (VABs) for Pregnant Members
Your plan offers VABs at no cost to you. Go to timely prenatal or post-partum doctor visits and you can get a free car seat, portable crib, or diapers.
Gift Card Rewards
Earn gift cards when you or your baby go to a doctor visit, fill out a form or get a vaccine. You can redeem gift cards through BCCHP IL Rewards℠.
