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?
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas is here to help. Your CHIP 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.
CHIP Maternity Benefits
What is Covered?
- Doctor visits
- Family planning, education, counseling
- Lab tests
- After delivery care when medically necessary
- Newborn exams
What is Not Covered?
- Fertility treatments
- Surgery to reverse sterilization
- Birthing classes
- Cosmetic surgeries
- Post-delivery services or complications that result in the need for emergency care for the mother of the CHIP Perinate member
Check your to learn more about what your plan covers.
Note: The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) previously extended its postpartum Medicaid coverage to 12 months for eligible women. The 12 months of postpartum coverage begins the month after a pregnancy has ended. Get answers to about this HHSC extension. If you have questions, call our Customer Advocate Department at 1-888-657-6061 (TTY: 711).
CHIP Perinatal Coverage
CHIP Perinatal services may be an option if you/your daughter is pregnant and does not qualify for Medicaid. Learn how to apply.
If you are enrolled in the BCBSTX CHIP Perinate plan, your baby will be covered for 12 months. This coverage begins with the month he or she is enrolled as an unborn child. You do not have to pay any copays or cost-sharing while enrolled in the plan.
Instead of a primary care provider (PCP), you will have an OB/GYN as your primary doctor. You should have an initial visit with your OB/GYN within 42 days of joining the plan or within your first 12 weeks of being pregnant.
After you have your baby, you are covered for up to two postpartum doctor visits within 60 days after delivery. These visits are important to make sure you are healthy after you deliver your baby.
Check the to learn more about covered care for CHIP Perinate.
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. When you sign up for this program, you will get access to a Service Coordinator. Learn more about the program and other resources.
Who is Eligible for the Program?
You qualify for the program if:
You are a CHIP plan member who is pregnant.
How Do I Sign Up for Special Beginnings?
Call the Special Beginnings helpline to get started. Our nurses will go through a quick health survey with you so we can better understand your care needs. You can also email us.
- Call toll-free: 1-888-421-7781 (TTY: 711).
- Email to: TXSBMedicaid@bcbstx.com.
MEMBER RESOURCES
Program Incentives and Rewards
Value-Added Services (VAS) for Pregnant Members
Your plan offers VAS at no cost to you. Go to timely prenatal or post-partum doctor visits and you can earn rewards. Also access breastfeeding information and other resources.
Gift Card Rewards
Earn gift cards when you go to a prenatal or postpartum doctor visit. You can redeem gift cards through Wellness Rewards.
Bump2Baby360 Online Classes
Members can get online education and tools to support them at every stage of pregnancy. Access helpful information 24/7 from anywhere in many languages.
MATERNITY BENEFITS
Health and Wellness Resources
Whether you’re planning a family or need help with your pregnancy, BCBSTX can help. Explore some of your resources.
Family Planning Benefits
Your health plan gives you access to family planning services and supplies. We have a network of providers you can choose from for your care. Schedule an appointment. Then talk with your doctor about what is right for you.
Living365® for Pregnancy and Postpartum
The Virtual Heath Partners (VHP) app gives you the flexibility to chat with registered dieticians 24/7. You get access to nutrition info, recipes, fitness classes and more. You can have an online virtual appointment with a dietician.
Birthing Centers
Pregnant CHIP members can get covered services at a licensed birthing center. CHIP Perinate members (unborn child) only have this benefit for labor and delivery service. Service can be given by a doctor, certified nurse midwife, nurse practitioner, clinical nurse specialist, or physician assistant.
Well-Child Visits
Routine Checkups Give Babies a Healthy Start.
All children should have a Well-Child checkup every year, but babies need extra care. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that your baby has 6 well-child visits in their first 15 months of life. These visits are important to make sure your baby is growing and developing in the right way. Well-child visits are not for when your baby is ill. Your baby can’t tell you when something is wrong. Your child’s provider knows what to look for during these well-child visits. Call your baby’s provider to schedule a well-child visit. These visits are a covered benefit.
Virtual Health Partners, Inc. is an independent company that has contracted with Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas to provide digital nutrition programs for members with coverage through BCBSTX. BCBSTX makes no endorsement, representations or warranties regarding third-party vendors and the products and services offered by them.