Federal Employee Program offers prenatal care, well‑child resources for FEP members

This is part of an ongoing series of articles focusing on the tools and resources available to help FEP members manage their health.

Since prenatal care is so important for women during the first trimester, the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Federal Employee Program^® offers resources and programs to its members who are expectant mothers. Resources for FEP members include:   

• The Pregnancy Care Every Step of the Way flyer, which includes general pregnancy guidance and specific information on FEP maternity benefits.
• Tips for a healthy pregnancy, breastfeeding and more at fepblue.org/maternity.
• The Coordinated Care program for high-risk pregnancies is available by calling 1‑800‑775‑2583.
• Free breast pump kits are available by calling 1‑800‑262‑7890.
• The Pregnancy Care Incentive Program and Pregnancy Care Box is available for Standard and Basic Option members by logging in or registering for a MyBlue^® account at fepblue.org/myblue.

Well‑child resources

FEP also encourages members to schedule regular well‑child visits and routine vaccinations for their children. The following are additional resources for FEP members with babies and growing children:

• The Good Health Begins at an Early Age flyer includes a vaccine schedule and common topics to address.
• The Healthy Families program offers activities and tools to promote healthy lifestyles.
• Members pay no out‑of‑pocket costs for well‑child visits and routine immunizations with a Preferred provider.

To help FEP members save out‑of‑pocket costs, refer them to a Blue Cross and Blue Shield Preferred provider. If members need assistance finding a Preferred provider or information about benefit coverage, tell them to visit fepblue.org or call Customer Service at 1‑800‑482‑3600.