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    Pregnancy and menopause support

    Talk with experts who are here to listen and support your healthcare needs.

    Care for every stage of life

    It's important to have support through all life's changes. But, it can be hard to talk openly about topics like pregnancy and menopause. Factors like social stigma and gender bias mean that these areas are often under-supported in the workplace and in healthcare settings.

    To help you get the support you need in a safe and affirming space, we offer programs that connect you with comprehensive resources and trained experts. They will listen to your questions and concerns and make a plan to help with your symptoms. You can learn more about these programs and related benefits below.

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    Our women's health portfolio

    In some places, you might see this collection of programs referred to as our "women's health portfolio." This name helps us talk about who might benefit from these programs. But, any eligible member who experiences these healthcare concerns can sign up for these programs. Our partners share our values of promoting inclusive healthcare for all and are supportive of members across all gender identities and expressions.

    Pregnancy, loss, and child healthcare

    When you need a guiding hand during pregnancy, through a loss, or after birth, help is here.

    • Support for pregnancy, postpartum, and loss

      We offer a subscription to the Poppy Seed Health app for on-demand emotional and mental health support for pregnancy, postpartum, and loss​.

      This subscription comes with 24/7 live chat with advocates that include certified and licensed doulas, midwives, and nurses​. You'll also get online community support and evidence-based education tailored to your reproductive health journey.

      This subscription is available to our members who are on a commercial individual or fully-insured employer-sponsored plan.

      Sign up for Poppy Seed Health

    • Pregnancy & child healthcare resources and education

      All Mass General Brigham Health Plan members have access to support from our care management team.

      When you connect with a Care Manager, they will work with your provider to offer you tools and resources throughout pregnancy, after childbirth, and at every stage of childhood. They can explain your plan benefits around childbirth and breastfeeding classes, perform a postpartum evaluation, help ensure a smooth transition from hospital to home, and more.

      To connect with a Care Manager, give the team a call at the number on the back of your member ID card.

    • Reimbursements and cost savings

      Childbirth education reimbursement. If the facility where you plan to deliver does not offer a childbirth education program, Mass General Brigham Health Plan will reimburse you for the full the cost of these classes up to $130 per pregnancy.
       
      Breastfeeding support reimbursement. If the facility where you plan to deliver does not offer breastfeeding support classes, Mass General Brigham Health Plan will reimburse you for the full cost of these classes.

      Pediatric care savings. This parent/wallet-friendly benefit covers the first 3 sick primary care provider visits and 3 behavioral health visits for members age 18 and younger at no member cost sharing, per benefit period.

      These benefits are available to our members who are on a commercial individual or fully-insured employer-sponsored plan.

    Find guidance and community during menopause

    Everyone's menopause journey is unique. You can get a custom wellness plan for your top symptoms by activating your subscription to Elektra Health. This virtual platform includes tailored, evidence-based education, a private community, and 1:1 guided support through all phases of menopause.

    This subscription is available to our members who are on a commercial individual or fully insured employer-sponsored plan.

    Access our wellness library for more health resources