Precious Additions
Precious Additions® is dedicated to helping parents-to-be learn useful information about how they can care for their babies and themselves throughout pregnancy.
Eligible members who have access to Horizon Wellness programs can enroll in Precious Additions, a free and voluntary program, and are encouraged to do so as early as possible in their pregnancy so they can take advantage of all that the program has to offer. Members can enroll online or call Member Services at the telephone number on the back of their Horizon BCBS member ID card. While we are validating your benefit, you will receive an instant email upon enrollment with educational resources to use.
Once enrolled, members will have access to :
- Exclusive discounts on products and services
- Prenatal parent class reimbursement
- Healthy pregnancy calendar
- Mayo Clinic Guide to a Healthy Pregnancy
Materials are subject to change.
Maternity Health Coach
The registered nurses of our Maternity Health Coach program are available to answer general questions about pregnancy such as exercise, nutrition, breastfeeding, traveling, and any physical and emotional changes that expectant and new moms might be experiencing. Members can contact a coach weekdays from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., ET, at 1-888-624-3096, option 3.
Maternity Health Coach is for informational purposes only. Nurses cannot diagnose problems or recommend specific treatment. They are not a substitute for your doctor’s care. Services are not an insurance program and may be discontinued at any time. In the event of an emergency, please go to the nearest hospital or doctor, or call 911 or your local emergency services number. Please check with your benefits administrator to determine if you are eligible for these programs.
24/7 Nurse Line
For general health questions, especially outside the hours the Maternity Health Coaches are available, members can call the 24/7 Nurse Line. The 24/7 Nurse Line, which is staffed with registered nurses who have an average of 15 years experience, can provide trusted, doctor-approved information to guide members’ health care decisions. Members can access the 24/7 Nurse Line by phone at 1-888-624-3096.
Maternity Health Coach and 24/7 Nurse Line are for informational purposes only. Nurses cannot diagnose problems or recommend specific treatment. They are not a substitute for your doctor’s care. Services are not an insurance program and may be discontinued at any time. In the event of an emergency, please go to the nearest hospital or doctor, or call 911 or your local emergency services number. Please check with your benefits administrator to determine if you are eligible for these programs.
Case Management
Members facing a high-risk pregnancy can reach out to our Case Management program at 1-888-621-5894, option 2. Specialized Care Managers, who are nurses from Horizon BCBS’s High-Risk maternity Case Management program, can provide support during a high-risk pregnancy.
Blue365 Discounts
When you’re having a baby, the costs can add up. Blue365® can help members who are pregnant or new parents save money on items and services they may need. Blue365 offers exclusive deals available only to Blue Plan members.
Blue365® offers access to savings on items and services that members may purchase directly from independent vendors. The Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association (BCBSA) may receive payments from Blue365® vendors. Neither Horizon BCBSNJ nor the BCBSA recommend, warrant or guarantee any specific Blue365 vendor or discounted item or service. To find out what is available to you through Blue365®, visit blue365deals.com or call the number on the back of your member ID card.
My Pregnancy Assistant
My Pregnancy Assistant, an online tool powered by WebMD®, offers videos, trackers and checklists that provide important information throughout the stages of pregnancy. Users can also set goals, read articles, take quizzes and participate in online activities.
WebMD® provides health assessment tools and wellness education to Horizon BCBSNJ members. WebMD® is independent from and not affiliated with Horizon BCBS.
Treatment Cost Estimator
Members looking to estimate labor and delivery costs can use our Treatment Cost Estimator to get information based on their plan coverage so they know what to expect not only financially, but also medically.
Pregnancy Guide and Journal
Parents-to-be can get information about how their baby is developing each week in this pregnancy guide. They can also capture their own thoughts about pregnancy to help them remember this special time in the guide’s journal pages.
Text4baby
This free health text messaging service is designed to promote maternal and child health by providing free text messages that contain health information and resources. Members can sign up for this free service by texting the word BABY (or BEBE for Spanish) to 511411.
These tools and resources are not a substitute for the care of a doctor. If you have medical concerns or questions, please contact your doctor.
Precious Additions® is for informational purposes only. Nurses cannot diagnose problems or recommend specific treatment. They are not a substitute for your doctor’s care. Services are not an insurance program and may be discontinued at any time. In the event of an emergency, please go to the nearest hospital or doctor, or call 911 or your local emergency services number. Please check with your benefits administrator to determine if you are eligible for these programs.
Self-insured account members should check with their benefits administrator to see if they are eligible for this program.
