Welcoming a new child to your family — through birth, surrogacy, or adoption — can be exciting and intense. This helpful checklist can help ease some of the stress.
Good prenatal care is one of the most important steps in having a healthy pregnancy and baby. Most first appointments happen between weeks six and eight of pregnancy. Use your carrier’s website or app to find an in-network OB/GYN who’s a good fit for you.
Use your Health Savings Account (HSA) or Health Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA) to pay coinsurance and copays for prenatal care. You can increase your HSA contribution anytime in PlanSource to cover the extra expenses.
You get four weeks of bonding leave OR 14 weeks of medical/disability leave if you’re the pregnant or birthing parent (medical certification required). If your state offers paid leave, file a claim there — IMI tops up your pay to 100%. Otherwise, Short-term Disability pays 60% for up to 13 weeks.
Anthem participants get pregnancy-to-postpartum support through Building Healthy Families on the Sydney℠ Health app.
Kaiser participants can get connected to resources, tools and support through the Pregnancy and Care Resource Guide.
Let your supervisor, HR partner, and the leave team (leave@imiamericasinc.com) know you're going on leave. Try to give at least 30 days' notice before your leave begins and let them know when your leave officially starts.
Once you've met with the leave team and HR, file a claim with Lincoln Financial. If your state also offers a paid leave program, file there too. The leave team takes care of your timecard while you're out.
Include your HR partner on all communications related to your leave, so they can stay in the loop.
If you want to add your child(ren) to your IMI benefits, including medical coverage, you have 30 days from their birth or adoption date to make the change in PlanSource. Coverage starts on the birth date or adoption placement date. You’ll need to submit documentation — like a birth certificate or adoption paperwork — within 30 days. If you run into any issues getting the birth certificate within this window, please reach out to the benefits team at benefits@imiamericasinc.com for assistance.
Now that your family is growing, you may want to consider your life insurance needs and make updates through PlanSource. It’s also a good time to create or update your will. If you are enrolled in the Legal benefit through MetLife, you can receive will preparation support at no cost to you.
Choose a pediatrician for your new child(ren) by their birth or adoption date. Search your carrier’s website or app for in-network providers. Remember, in-network well-child visits and immunizations are covered at no cost to you.
Anthem participants get postpartum and newborn care support, plus parenting guidance, through the Building Healthy Families resources on the Sydney℠ Health app.
Two weeks before your return-to-work date, the leave team will confirm your transition plan or arrange for an extension, if you need one. If you have questions about your leave or returning to work, contact the leave team (leave@imiamericasinc.com), your HR partner, or your supervisor.
Beneficiaries
Make sure your beneficiary information is updated and reflects your wishes for these benefits.*
Personal information
If your home address, phone number, or other personal information changes, make sure you update that information in ADP.
Tax information
You can review and update your Form W-4 in PlanSource, if needed. That way, the correct amount of taxes can be withheld from your paychecks.
Need childcare referrals or support adjusting to parenthood? The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offers free, confidential counseling for you and your family.
BenefitHub gives you cash back and discounts on a wide range of everyday purchases — baby monitors, strollers, toys, clothes, tutoring, and more — including big name brands. It's free for you and everyone in your household.
Under the HSA medical plans, you pay a percentage of the cost after the deductible for in-network prenatal care and hospital delivery.
Under the PPO and Kaiser HMO plans, you pay a copay for prenatal care visits and coinsurance after the deductible for hospital delivery.
Pregnancy hormones can increase your risk of gum disease, which has been linked to preterm birth. Routine cleanings and checkups are safe and recommended throughout pregnancy — your IMI dental plan covers them.
Preparing for a life transition can be stressful. Our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offers emotional support and parenting guidance as you begin this journey.
If you’re enrolled in an IMI medical plan, your baby’s well-child visits, immunizations, and developmental screenings with in-network providers are covered as preventive care at no cost to you.
Consider increasing your Health Savings Account (HSA) or Health Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA) contributions to help cover additional health care costs. Consider the Dependent Care FSA for eligible child care expenses.
A new family member may mean you need extra support. From finding child care to household help and free counseling sessions, the EAP is there for you.
If your child has a minor medical concern, you have 24/7 access to board-certified doctors through your carrier if you’re enrolled in an IMI medical plan.
Adjusting to life with a new child can be a lot. The EAP offers free, confidential counseling and referrals — including help finding child care — for you and your family.
Save on baby gear, child care products, and everyday essentials through BenefitHub, IMI’s employee discount marketplace.
