No matter how your family is growing—whether through birth or adoption—we want to support you through the process. Take a look at the programs and resources available to help you care for your family.

The basics

We know this is an exciting and busy time in your life. And we want to make it easy to understand everything you need to do to prepare for your new addition. Once your child arrives, you’ll have 31 days to update your benefits as needed to ensure your new family member is fully covered.

Preparing for your new child

  • Understanding your leave options

    Before your bundle arrives, make sure you understand all of your leave of absence options. Be sure to keep your manager up to date on your leave plans.

    Learn more about leave of absence

  • Enroll in the maternity case management program

    The Expecting the Best maternity case management program is available to all expecting moms enrolled in a BSW medical plan. Travel the journey of expectant motherhood with experts who can give you information, resources and support every step of the way.

    To enroll:

  • Get a free breast pump

    If you’re enrolled in a BSW medical plan and planning to breastfeed your child, you can get a free breast pump as early as your third trimester and up until one year postpartum. Contact the Scott and White Health Plan for more information.

    Call 844.843.3229

  • Learn about infertility coverage

    We understand that the path to parenthood isn’t the same for everyone, and often times, it isn’t easy. That’s why we offer support to employees experiencing infertility. BSW offers coverage for some infertility expenses through our medical plans. Contact the Scott and White Health Plan for questions about this coverage.

    You can also get support through the Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

  • Explore adoption assistance

    You can get reimbursed up to $4,000 for adoption costs if you adopt a child under the age of 18 who’s not biologically related to you. Learn more about adoption assistance to find out if you are eligible.

    View the adoption assistance policy

    Note: If you add new dependents to the plan, you will be required to verify their eligibility. If eligibility is not verified within 60 days, coverage for the applicable dependent will be discontinued. Be on the lookout for a mailed packet from Alight to your home address on record.

  • Explore labor and delivery resources

    If you are welcoming a child by birth, BSW labor and delivery specialists are here to keep you and your family safe, joyful and in the moment. Explore the resources available to you every moment of the way, including pregnancy and childbirth classes for new expecting parents.

    Explore labor and delivery services

Enroll your new child

You have 31 days from a qualifying event—like date of birth or date of adoption—to add a dependent to your benefits by submitting a life event in PeoplePlace (log in required).

When your new child arrives

  • Enroll your child in benefits

    Now that your new child is here, don't forget to enroll them in your benefits. You must add them through a life event in PeoplePlace within 31 days. View our step-by-step instructions for updating your benefits after a life event (log in required).

  • Enroll in the dependent care flexible spending account (FSA)

    Set aside money for eligible child care expenses while also reducing your taxable income with the dependent care FSA. Enroll when you submit your life event within 31 days from your child’s date of birth or adoption.

    Go to PeoplePlace

  • Review your beneficiary designations

    Depending on your event, you may want to update your beneficiaries. View our step-by-step instructions for help updating your beneficiaries in PeoplePlace (log in required).

    Changes to your 401(k) beneficiaries can be made on the Empower website.

  • Get support through the Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

    While this is one of the most exciting times in your life, it might also be a bit challenging. Our is here to support you through life’s biggest changes with articles, sessions with a counselor and connections to community resources—all at no cost to you.

Did you know?

Baylor Scott & White offers support for nursing mothers at every facility. You'll have access to:

Break time

For up to one year after your child’s birth, you’ll have time throughout the workday to take nursing breaks as needed.

Storage

You’ll have access to a designated refrigerator to store your breast milk.

Private space

Our private spaces are shielded from view and free from intrusion.

Amenities

We provide a comfortable chair, table or other flat surface and access to a safe water source near each lactation space.

Extra resources

Check out the Breastfeeding Guide for Working Moms from the Texas Department of State Health Services.

Helpful resources

 Manage your leave  

Visit the Absence Center.

Go to mySedgwick

Learn more about leaves

Learn about taking a leave.

Go to leave and disability

 Get answers to questions  

Contact the Baylor Scott & White Health Plan for medical plan questions.

Call 844.843.3229

This site summarizes the programs and benefits available to employees and their eligible dependents. Official plan documents, policies and certificates of insurance that contain the details, conditions, maximum benefit levels and restrictions on benefits govern our benefits program and are available on this site. In case of a conflict between this site and the official documents, the official documents prevail. The information on this site isn't a guarantee of benefits. Baylor Scott & White reserves the right to modify or terminate its employee benefit plans and programs at any time for any reason.

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