June 10, 2019

Wellness program available from Anthem for new, expecting parents

Future Moms, a wellness program from Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield, can answer questions and help expecting parents make good choices and follow their health care provider's plan of care. Additionally, it can help women have a safe delivery and a healthy child.

Once pregnancy is confirmed, individuals can call Anthem toll-free at 800-828-5891 and a registered nurse will get them started.

The program provides helpful resources and tools throughout pregnancy and delivery, including:

  • A toll-free number so women can talk to a nurse coach 24/7 about their pregnancy. A nurse also may call them from time to time to see how they’re doing.
  • The “Mayo Clinic Guide to a Healthy Pregnancy” book, which shows changes to expect for mom and baby during the next nine months.
  • A screening to check health risk for depression or early delivery.
  • Other useful tools to help expecting moms, their doctor and their Future Moms nurse keep track of the pregnancy and help them make healthier choices.
  • Free phone calls with pharmacists, nutritionists and other specialists, if needed.
  • A booklet with tips to help keep expecting moms and their new babies safe and well.
  • Other helpful information on labor and delivery, including options and how to prepare.

Participants also will receive a welcome kit, which includes a welcome letter and a maternity care diary. At 28 weeks, participants will receive a follow-up letter and the “Labor, Delivery & Beyond” information booklet. After the baby is born, participants will receive a birth kit with a program completion letter and "Nurture" book with newborn information.

The Future Moms program is available at no cost to benefits-eligible faculty and staff on the West Lafayette, Fort Wayne and Northwest campuses who are covered on a Purdue health plan as well as spouses and dependents ages 18 through 25 covered on a Purdue health plan.

Questions

Any questions can be directed to Human Resources at 765-494-2222, via email at hr@purdue.edu or secure email at HRHelp.


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