Health Care & Benefits Division

Prenatal Benefits

The State of Montana Benefit Plan (State Plan) provides benefits for pregnancy and maternity services under the medical plan administered by BlueCross and BlueShield of Montana (starting January 1, 2023). 

Prenatal (Maternity) Benefits
  • NEW! Ovia Health Apps are available to all State Plan members. Choose from Ovia: Fertility, Cycle, Health; Ovia Pregnancy & Baby Tracker; and/or Ovia Parenting & Baby Tracker.  See the "Learn More about the Ovia Health Apps" section, below.
  • Breastfeeding benefits including a no-cost breast pump.
  • Lab services provided by the Montana Health Centers.
  • Preferred prenatal vitamins are available at Tier 1 ($15 copayment).  Contact the State Plan's Pharmacy Benefit Manager, Navitus, for more information.
Information regarding State Plan coverage for pregnancy and maternity services can be found in the Wrap Plan Document.  Questions regarding State Plan coverage should be directed to BlueCross and BlueShield of Montana at (888) 901-4989 orbcbsmt.com.

Learn More About the Ovia Health Apps

Click here to watch a quick video introduction to the Ovia Health Apps

To get started with Ovia Health
  1. The Ovia Health Apps may be downloaded from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store.  Choose Ovia: Fertility, Cycle, Health; Ovia Pregnancy & Baby Tracker; and/or Ovia Parenting & Baby Tracker. 
  2. During sign-up, choose “I have Ovia Health as a benefit.”
  3. Then select "BlueCross and BlueShield of Montana" as your health plan and "State of Montana" as your employer name.
  4. You will then be prompted to enter your full name, date of birth, and zip code to verify eligibility.

Questions? Call BlueCross and BlueShield of Montana at (888) 901-4989

 


Allegiance Maternity Management
Please note:  If you were enrolled in the Allegiance Maternity Management Program during 2022, you will finish the program with Allegiance.  Any newly pregnant plan members are not eligible for the Allegiance Program, as the State Plan switched to Blue Cross and Blue Shield effective January 1, 2023.

If you have any questions, you may reach out to the Health Care & Benefits Division.

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