Whether you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant, effective September 1, 2020, you and your dependents will have access to an innovative approach.

Introducing Ovia Health™, a suite of fertility, maternity and parenting mobile apps that provides access to enhanced, personalized health and wellness features, including:

Health assessment and symptom trackingReceive alerts and predictive, personal coaching when the Ovia Health team detects a potential medical issue.

More than fifty physician-developed clinical programs to help you be as healthy as possibleEngage with personalized health and wellness programs to help you navigate fertility, sexual health, birth planning, preterm delivery, mental health, breastfeeding, and more.

Women’s and Family Health, brought to you by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas (BCBSTX) and The University of Texas System

Unlimited 1-on-1 coachingOvia Health provides a team of registered nurses, certified nurse midwives, nurse practitioners, licensed mental health therapists, lactation and sleep consultants, who are all experts in the fields of fertility, pregnancy, and parenting. Most of the coaches are mothers themselves, enabling you as a member to relate easily, and to support you as a whole person, including assistance with physical, psychological, and social needs. Online coaching is available to you 7 days per week from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. CST.; responses are within minutes.

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Targeted messagingYou will receive targeted messages within the Ovia Health apps based on where you are at with family planning or raising children. For example, with the pregnancy app, you may receive information on healthy weight gain or gestational diabetes, or what to do if you have high blood pressure.

Career and return-to-work programsFind coaching and career advice for preparing for maternity leave, returning to work, and being a working parent.

High risk pregnancy supportIf your pregnancy is high-risk, BCBSTX will provide support from maternity specialists to help you care for yourself and your baby. Call a health advocate at 866-882-2034 to connect with a BCBSTX maternity specialist. This program is highly recommended for women identified with a high-risk pregnancy. We may also proactively and confidentially reach out to you if you are a high-risk member, inviting you to participate in the program.

Download the app that’s right for you via Google play or the App store.

Ovia Fertility – Health and Fertility

Ovia Pregnancy – Pregnancy and Postpartum

Ovia Parenting – Family and working parents To create an account, choose “I have Ovia Health as a benefit” before tapping “Sign up” and make sure to select BCBSTX as your health plan. You’ll also need to enter your first and last name (as listed with your health plan), date of birth and ZIP code. You will see a box to enter Employer Name but that is optional. Once you accept the terms and conditions, you’re ready to explore Ovia Health!

Additional benefits available to you through BCBSTX and UT include: • Prenatal and postnatal OB/GYN care, labor and delivery. • Medically-necessary home health care for mom and/or baby.• Breast pumps (reimbursable post-purchase).

And, as a UT SELECT member, you can also contact a health advocate at 866-882-2034 for more information, weekdays, 7 a.m. – 7 p.m. (CST), including help with:

• Finding a pediatrician or other healthcare provider.

• Locating breast feeding support groups or other mom-related groups.

• Resources for nanny/daycare options.• Behavioral health questions or post-partum depression

concerns.