BNY Mellon Benefits Guide
Healthy Pregnancy Programs
If you are an expectant mother covered under the Lower Deductible HSA Plan or the Higher Deductible HSA Plan, you are eligible to participate in Aetna's Maternity Program or UnitedHealthcare's Healthy Pregnancy Program (depending on the BNY Mellon health plan carrier you select). These programs help expecting mothers before, during and after pregnancy. Contact the carrier to enroll.
Aetna's Maternity Program
If you are an expectant mother or father, you can participate in Aetna's Maternity Program when you enroll in a health plan through Aetna. Use the program throughout your pregnancy and even after your baby is born. You'll receive:
  • Information for a healthier pregnancy, including prenatal care, preterm labor symptoms, what to expect before and after delivery, newborn care and more.
  • Special help for pregnancy risks. Some individuals have health conditions or other risk factors that could affect their pregnancy. If you do, you can work with a nurse case manager to help you lower those risks. If you're eligible, you also receive follow-up calls after your delivery, a screening for depression and extra support, if needed.
  • Support to quit smoking. By quitting you may lower your baby's risk for preterm delivery, low birth weight and sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). With Aetna's Smoke-Free Moms-to-Be® Program, you'll receive one-on-one nurse support to help you quit smoking.
  • Counseling on lowering preterm labor risks. Some babies are born much sooner than expected. This can raise the risk for complications. If you're at risk of preterm labor, Aetna's Maternity Program can teach you the signs and symptoms of early labor. You'll also hear about new treatment options.
To enroll in Aetna's Maternity Program, call Aetna toll-free at 1-800-CRADLE-1 (1-800-272-3531), weekdays from 8:00 a.m. to 7 p.m. Eastern Time, or log in to the Aetna Navigator at www.aetna.com and look under Health Programs. You can also visit Aetna Women's Health at www.womenshealth.aetna.com to learn about pregnancy and other women's health-related information, including reproductive health, menopause, depression, breast and heart health, baby care and more.
UnitedHealthcare Maternity Support Program
If you are enrolled in a UnitedHealthcare health plan and are pregnant or thinking about becoming pregnant, you can get valuable educational information, advice and comprehensive case management.
This program offers:
  • enrollment by an OB nurse assigned to you;
  • preconception health coaching;
  • written and online educational resources covering a wide range of topics;
  • first and second trimester risk screenings;
  • identification and management of at-risk or high-risk conditions that may impact pregnancy;
  • pre-delivery consultation;
  • coordination with, and referrals to, other benefits and programs available under the health plan;
  • a phone call from a nurse approximately two weeks after the birth of your child to provide information on postpartum and newborn care, feeding, nutrition, immunizations and more; and
  • postpartum depression screening.
Participation is completely voluntary and at no extra charge. To take full advantage of the program, mothers and fathers are encouraged to enroll within the first trimester of pregnancy. You can enroll anytime, up to the 34th week of pregnancy.
To enroll in the UnitedHealthcare Maternity Support Program, call 1-800-842-0750.