Pregnancy and parenthood comes with unique challenges. Taking care of yourself during a pregnancy will help your baby have a healthy start. That’s why we don’t just cover the basics; we support you every step of the way. We call that human care.
From pregnancy to parenthood
HumanaBeginnings
We know all moms need help before and after giving birth.
HumanaBeginnings:
- Is for our pregnant enrollees and new moms, up to 3 months after delivery
- Helps you access benefits, like a portable crib or a care seat for going to the doctor throughout your pregnancy, and Go365 rewards for getting certain screenings and shots.
- Provides a care management team to help you before and after you give birth
Enroll in HumanaBeginnings® and get rewards, support, and help, including:
While you’re pregnant:
- Doula assistance to provide emotional and physical support for mom during labor and visits during and after pregnancy
- Education and support for you and your partner
- Extra help or support with understanding your health plan benefits
- Referrals for other treatment and community services
- Support from nurses trained to help during pregnancy
After your baby is born:
- Coordination with your hospital, lactation, and newborn team
- Education and support for partners
- Family-planning information and services
- Pregnant enrollees who enroll and actively participate in our HumanaBeginnings Care Management program and complete a comprehensive assessment and at least 1 follow-up call with a HumanaBeginnings Care Manager can select 1 convertible car seat or portable crib per infant, per pregnancy.
- Help accessing your benefits, like a free portable crib for completing required prenatal visits
- Newborn support care when needed
- Referrals for other treatment and community services
- A free breast pump, once your OB-GYN submits doctor’s orders to a durable medical equipment provider
- Having meals delivered to your home after your baby is born
- We can help you set up and get to your OB-GYN and pediatrician appointments.
- Get help accessing your benefits, like:
- A free breast pump, once your OB-GYN submits doctor’s orders to a durable medical equipment provider
- Having meals delivered to your home after your baby is born
- Having your son circumcised, if so desired, at no cost
To learn more about and enroll in HumanaBeginnings:
- Call: 888-285-1121 (TTY: 711), Monday – Friday, from 8 a.m. – 6 p.m., Eastern time
- Email:
KyMCDHumanaBeginnings@humana.com
We can help you set up and get to your OB-GYN and pediatrician appointments. To learn more, call 888-285-1121 (TTY: 711), Monday – Friday, from 8 a.m. – 6 p.m., Eastern time.
You know your body best
You and your body will go through many changes during pregnancy. But some changes may be a sign of serious complications that can cause long-term effects or even death.
You may not know what changes are normal or abnormal. But you know when something is wrong. To get the care you need, talk to your doctor about symptoms that concern you.
If you are pregnant or have been pregnant within the past year, and have any of
Doula
A doula is also known as a birth companion. Doulas:
- Are trained to provide physical and emotional support to a mother before, during, and after a pregnancy
- Have been shown to help mothers have a healthier pregnancy and birth, including improved breastfeeding rates and increased chance of a vaginal birth
- Can help you find birthing classes and get information on comfort measures during delivery
- Go to your midwife or doctor visits with you
- May visit you at home after you give birth
However, doulas:
- Are not medical staff
- Cannot give any medical advice or care
Doula benefit information
All pregnant Humana Healthy Horizons® in Kentucky enrollees can get doula assistance at no cost before, during, and after a pregnancy. Here’s what you need to know about this value-added benefit:
A doula can provide emotional and physical support to the laboring mother and her family for:
- 5 prenatal visits
- 3 postpartum visits
- 1 visit for delivery assistance
To find a doula services provider who has registered with Humana Healthy Horizons click
Note: Doulas are not:
- Listed in our online Find a Doctor service or in our Provider Directories
- Primary care physicians or OB-GYNs or Midwives
KidsHealth
Want to see what’s going on with your baby during your pregnancy?
- Eating during pregnancy
- Folic acid and pregnancy
- Medical care during pregnancy
- Preventing premature birth
Resources
Kentucky programs/additional resources
Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)
WIC:
- Provides nutrition education and services, breastfeeding promotion, and education, monthly food prescription of nutritious foods, and access to healthcare services
- Saves lives and improves the health of nutritionally at-risk women, infants, and children.
The HumanaBeginnings team can help you connect with your local WIC office.
For more information on Kentucky WIC, please visit the
If you have questions about the WIC program, call the Kentucky DPH at 800-462-6122.
HANDS
HANDS is a home-visiting program for pregnant moms-to-be and new parents that supports all areas of your baby’s development. HANDS will support you during your pregnancy and the first two years of your baby’s life. From pregnancy to the “terrific”-twos, HANDS is here to answer all of your questions during the different stages of your baby’s growth. Enrollment MUST BE during pregnancy or when your baby is less than three months old.
The HumanaBeginnings team can help you connect to HANDS. Contact your
Health Risk Assessment (HRA)
Enrollees receive $20 in rewards through
- Give us an opportunity to pair you with a care manager who can help you reach your health and well-being goals
- Share information about your health-related needs
- Tell us about your health and well-being
- Tell us about your health goals
Completing your HRA is important when you’re pregnant, so we can make sure you get the care you need. To complete your HRA:
- Using the Go365 for Humana Healthy Horizons app, or
- Filling out the HRA and sending it back to us in the envelope that came with your New Enrollee Welcome Kit, or
- Calling us at 800-444-9137 (TTY: 711) , or
Registering for a MyHumana
If you do not have the envelope that came with your New Enrollee Welcome Kit, please send the completed HRA to us at:
Humana Healthy Horizons in Kentucky
P.O. Box 14823
Lexington, KY 40512-4823
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