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Family planning, pregnancy, and childbirth

Wherever you are in your family-planning journey, we have resources to support you every step of the way.

Updates coming to maternal services billing

The way maternity services are billed is changing. Your routine prenatal visits and other preventive services will continue to be covered.
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Making your pregnancy and postpartum care easier

From prenatal checkups to postpartum recovery, get the support you need. Our member resources are built to help you stay healthy and make things a little easier for you and your baby.1
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Breast pump savings
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Did you know you can get a breast pump at no additional cost?[D] You can get this benefit during your third trimester of pregnancy or after your baby arrives.

Certain manual or electric breast pumps for pregnant and postpartum women are covered at 100% through in-network providers.

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Need help with breastfeeding? You have access to nursing and lactation counseling providers who can help with nursing positions, milk supply concerns, and more.1 Services are provided by obstetricians, midwives, and delivery centers.
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Screenings and preventive care
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Did you know that many family planning services are covered as preventive care at no extra cost to you?3 They include screenings for:

  • Gestational diabetes
  • Hypertension
  • Maternal depression
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Whether this is your first child or your fourth, you deserve extra support. The My Pregnancy® app – developed by board-certified obstetricians, nurse midwives, and medical experts with Wildflower Health – gives you that help.2
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Available on some Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina (Blue Cross NC) plans, the Progyny pregnancy and postpartum program offers care that supports you from the early days of pregnancy to your transition to parenthood.
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Pregnancy and childbirth take a toll on your body. Some Blue Cross NC plans have access to Hinge Health, which offers eligible members a cost-free way to relieve pelvic pain and issues related to pregnancy at home through personalized virtual therapy.4
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Find the care that’s right for you and your baby

Looking for an OB-GYN, fertility specialist, certified nurse midwife, or pediatrician? Find Care lets you search for in-network doctors in your area.

Your mental health is important, too. You go through a lot physically and emotionally during pregnancy and after the baby arrives. It's OK to need support. Whether you're experiencing anxiety, stress, depression, or just need somebody to talk to, we provide access to care resources that can help.

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Understanding your maternal health care bills

Maternity services will soon be billed differently to align with updated national guidelines that reflect modern maternity care. This update only affects how services are billed. It does not change your access to care or plan coverage.

This means that instead of receiving one bill that includes several appointments, you will now get a separate bill after each visit with your provider. As a result, you may receive more Explanation of Benefits (EOBs) from Blue Cross NC after you receive care. Your routine prenatal visits and other preventive services will continue to be covered.

For more detailed questions about billing and what to expect, reach out to your provider.

As you start your family planning journey, you'll want to know what's covered and not covered in your Blue Cross NC plan. Check your Benefit Booklet on your member portal, and look for the “Family Planning” section.1
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Supporting your path to parenthood

The path to parenthood isn't always easy. If you're facing fertility challenges, you're not alone. We're here to support you as you take the next step toward parenthood.

Blue Cross NC members can meet with a fertility specialist without a referral. Additional programs and resources available to members can help you through the process with confidence.

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Get comprehensive access to the nation’s top specialists for personalized support that breaks down barriers to care and fosters optimal fertility outcomes. The program, available with some Blue Cross NC plans, includes digital tools, nutrition, and lifestyle coaching.
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Navigating infertility treatment can be overwhelming. Whether you’re seeking treatment for a medical condition or need help conceiving, the fertility journey is often complex. We want to help you find the answers you need to plan your next steps.
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More family planning resources

Take the confusion out of insurance

Our Knowledge Center features helpful articles with simple and reliable information for many of your insurance questions, from how to submit a claim to how to find the right doctor.
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New parents have a lot to focus on. Learn how you can get a breast pump with your insurance to check an important box off your preparation list.
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Learn what a health care specialist does, when you may need one, and how referrals and insurance coverage work.
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What is coinsurance vs copay? Knowing the difference between them can impact your out-of-pocket medical care costs.
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