Resources for prenatal care, childhood immunizations

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

Early prenatal care and childhood immunizations support a healthy pregnancy and start to a child’s life. Here are some resources for prenatal care and childhood immunizations.

Prenatal care

Because of the importance of early prenatal care, the National Committee for Quality Assurance created a Healthcare Effectiveness Data and Information Set, or HEDIS^®, measure. To help health care providers understand the measure and how to report compliance, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan created a prenatal care HEDIS tip sheet.

The Blue Cross and Blue Shield Federal Employee Program^® developed the Your Pregnancy To-Do List flyer to help its members prepare for a healthy and safe pregnancy. 

Childhood immunizations

To help babies have a healthy start to life, the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends specific vaccines before the age of 2. The Childhood Immunizations Status (CIS) HEDIS measure helps support childhood immunizations, and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan created a CIS tip sheet to help providers understand the measure and report compliance.

The Federal Employee Program also developed the Good Health Starts Early Well-Child Quick Reference Guide for its members. It includes the recommended vaccine schedule from birth to 18, along with other health information.

For information on FEP benefits, members and providers can call Customer Service at 1-800-482-3600 or go online to fepblue.org.

HEDIS^® is a registered trademark of the National Committee for Quality Assurance.