Elevate maternity program
Elevate and Elevate Plus offer resources and rewards for your growing family.
GEHA's Elevate and Elevate Plus medical plans can help expecting parents along their pregnancy journey. The maternity program provides:
- A helpful source you can trust.
- Support between prenatal care visits.
- A pregnancy guide book and other educational materials.
Childbirth class benefits
New for 2024: Members receive up to a $150 allowance (but not greater than the cost of the class) for childbirth classes as long as they are offered through a covered provider or facility. If you choose an out-of-network provider, you will be responsible for costs as outlined in the plan brochure.
Maternity Rewards
Elevate and Elevate Plus members can earn $100 in Wellness Pays rewards when you visit your OB/GYN or midwife within the first trimester of your pregnancy.A first-trimester doctor visit is the foundation for effective prenatal care and can help ensure mother and baby’s good health in the important early stages of pregnancy.
These rewards can be used for qualified medical expenses, like physician office visits, medications and more.
Breast pump benefits
How to order your breast pump
Your breast pump benefit covers one dual suction, double-channel electric breast pump at 100%, with a physician's prescription, every 12 months when purchased from an in-network provider (such as your OB/GYN). A new prescription is required when requesting a new or replacement pump. Additional pumps may be obtained at your expense. Limit one pump every 12 months.
When to order your pump
Members can order as early as 30 days prior to their due date or once baby is born if they deliver prematurely.
Where to get your pump
You may obtain the breast pump and supplies from a contracted (in-network) provider (such as your OB/GYN). Not all providers are contracted to supply breast pumps (or associated supplies), so confirm with you provider if they are contracted with the UnitedHealthcare Choice Plus network to provide breast pumps. A list of nationwide providers is included below — these providers can ship on a nationwide basis. Providers may have different brands or models in stock, which are subject to change.
If you choose to use a non-contracted (out-of-network) provider, you will be responsible for costs as outlined in the plan brochure. You will not be reimbursed for a pump or supplies purchased at a retail store.
| Breast pump provider | Website | Phone number |
| AdaptHealth Patient Care Solutions | pcs.adapthealth.com | 844.727.6667 |
| Aeroflow Breastpumps | aeroflowbreastpumps.com | 844.867.9890 |
| Byram Healthcare |
byramhealthcare.com | 877.902.9726 |
| Edgepark Medical Supplies | edgeparkbreastpumps.com | 800.321.0591 |
| Pumping Essentials | pumpingessentials.com | 866.688.4203 |
FAQs
Q: How do I know if my doctor, hospital and lab are in-network with the Elevate and Elevate Plus plans?
A: You can check online or call 800.821.6136 to ask a GEHA Customer Care representative .
A: Your maternity benefit includes prenatal care, delivery and postnatal care. Breastfeeding and lactation support services are covered. Breast pumps are covered at 100% with a physician’s order. Your benefit will be determined by whether services are provided by an in-network provider as described in the GEHA plan brochure.
Q: How much time do I have to add my baby to my GEHA policy?
A: You have up to 60 days to add your baby to your plan. You should contact our Enrollment Department at 800.821.6136 for details.
Q: Is my baby covered under my maternity benefits while they are in the hospital?
A: The baby will be covered for normal nursery charges only. If your baby requires special or non-routine care, they will be considered under the general
medical benefits as a separate person on your policy. This includes circumcision. Please see the GEHA plan brochure if you need clarification.
Helpful websites
- March of Dimes – marchofdimes.org
- National Breastfeeding Helpline – womenshealth.gov/Breastfeeding
- Postpartum Support International – postpartum.net
- American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists – acog.org
- National Maternal Mental Health Hotline
This is a brief description of the features of Government Employees Health Association, Inc.'s medical plans. Please read the GEHA Federal brochures. All benefits are subject to the definitions, limitations and exclusions set forth in the Federal brochures.