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Questions?
Just call Member Services at 1-866-316-3784
(TTY: 711). We’re here for you Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM.
Let us know you’re pregnant
Let us know you’re pregnant
If you’re pregnant, you’ll want to share the news with us. Just call us at 1-866-316‑3784 (TTY: 711).
That way, we can help connect you to the care and services you need. So you and your baby can be as healthy as you can be.
Give your baby the best start
After your baby is born, you’ll want to follow these steps:
- Enroll them into Medicaid benefits: You can enroll through the MI Bridges website. Or you can call the Michigan Department of Health & Human Services (MDHHS). Just visit the MDHHS website to find your county so you can call the number for your local office directly.
- Report the change to Member Services by calling 1-866-316‑3784 (TTY: 711).
Your baby is covered by your health plan at the time of birth.
When you call Member Services to report the change, make sure to have this info ready:
- Your baby’s name
- Your baby’s date of birth
- Your baby’s Medicaid ID number that you received from the MDHHS
Your baby will get a member ID number for eligible benefits within 30 days of us receiving the info. This helps ensure they’ll get all the care they need.
Benefits for you and baby
Benefits for you and baby
A healthy baby is the best reward, but now you can enjoy even more. Check out some of these benefits that you, as an Aetna Better Health® member, can use for you and your baby.
If you're pregnant, you can earn rewards for going to your first prenatal visit.
Complete your visit and you can earn one of these rewards:
- $50 gift card
- $50 worth of diapers
After you’ve gone to your visit, call Member Services to claim your reward.
*To earn a reward, be sure to schedule your visit within the first trimester or 42 days of enrollment.
Just had a baby? When you go to your postpartum visit (between 7 and 84 days after giving birth), you can earn one of these rewards:
- $50 gift card
- $50 worth of diapers
After you’ve gone to your visit, call Member Services to claim your reward. Just call 1-866-316-3784 (TTY: 711).
The MIHP is a home visiting program for women and infants. The program promotes healthy pregnancies, better birth outcomes and stronger infant growth and development.
MIHP covered services include:
- Prenatal teaching
- Childbirth classes
- Doula support and services
- Nutrition support, tips and counseling
- Breastfeeding or formula feeding support
- Help with personal problems that may affect your pregnancy
- Newborn baby checkups
- Referrals to local resources and help finding baby cribs, car seats, clothing, etc.
- Support for stopping smoking
- Help with substance misuse
- Personal care or home help services
To learn more about MIHP, call us at 1-866-316-3784 (TTY: 711).
More help during pregnancy
More help during pregnancy
We’re here to help you stay healthy through your pregnancy. If you have a high-risk pregnancy, a care manager can help you get the special care you need. You’ll get support, including info about preterm labor and birth.
What is preterm labor?
Preterm (early) labor is labor that starts before 37 weeks of pregnancy. It can cause an earlier birth, which may lead to health problems that can affect the baby.
Any pregnant woman can have preterm labor. It may start for no reason, but you’re at a higher risk if you:
- Are carrying more than one baby (twins, triplets or more)
- Have had preterm labor or an early birth in the past
- Use drugs or alcohol while pregnant
- Smoke or use other forms of nicotine while pregnant
- Have bleeding during pregnancy
A care manager can help you:
- Learn more about your pregnancy
- Make a care plan that’s right for you
- Get services and care
- Work with health care providers, agencies and groups
- Get services after hours in a crisis
- Arrange services for children with special health care needs
To learn more, visit our care management page. Or you can call us at 1-866-316-3784 (TTY: 711).
Support for breastfeeding
Breast pumps are a covered benefit. You can get your no-cost breast pump up to 30 days before your baby's birth. Just call Member Services to get your pump. After you confirm your shipping address, your pump will be sent to you in the mail.
If you’re breastfeeding, you’ll want to empty your breasts regularly by feeding or using a breast pump. This prevents your breasts from becoming full and painful. Many women find it helpful to use a breast pump.
You can pump breast milk when it works for you. Then your baby can get the best nutrition, no matter what your schedule. A breast pump also gives other family members the chance to feed and bond with your baby.
To get help with breastfeeding, you can call the:
- National Breastfeeding Helpline: 1-800-994-9662 (TDD: 1-888-220-5446)
- La Leche League: 1‑877‑452‑5324
Women, Infants and Children (WIC)
Women, Infants and Children (WIC)
WIC is a national nutrition program that aims to protect the health of women, infants and children. The Michigan WIC program provides these services at no cost:
- Help with breastfeeding questions
- Referrals to agencies
- Healthy food, like fruits and vegetables
- Healthy eating tips
You can find WIC programs in:
County health departments
Hospitals and clinics
Community centers
Schools
Other places in your area
Want to learn more about WIC?
You can visit WIC to find out if you’re eligible for benefits. Or just call us at 1-866-316-3784 (TTY: 711).
More info for a healthy pregnancy
You’ll find topics on everything from pregnancy to well-child visits.
Check out this source for info about how to get ready for your baby, childbirth and more.
Learn how to prevent premature birth. The goal is to avoid long-term health problems for your baby. You’ll also find tools and more info for a healthy pregnancy.
Learn about postpartum depression and how to get the help you need after having your baby. You can also check with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for info on overall health and wellness.