It is important to speak to the doctor you choose before your baby is due to find out about hospital and office visits, discuss feeding preferences, learn how calls are handled  (call time, answering service, etc.) and fees. You have time now to find a physician who best suits your needs and is most compatible with your ideas on childcare and parenting.

WHO DO I CALL?
Harvard University offers several different health plans to students, faculty, and staff. Listed below you will find a brief description of what is offered by the health plans used by most HUHS patients. If you have further questions, please do not hesitate to call Member Services at 617-495-2008.

HUGHP MEMBERS: May use HUHS or a HUGHP affiliated Pediatric Group (please see HUGHP clinician directory for details).

Adding Baby to your insurance: If your health plan is an individual plan, you must contact the HU Benefits Office to change to a family plan and add your baby (617-496-4001).  You will also need to call Member Services (495-2008) to get an ID number to make a pediatrics appointment.

STUDENT/AFFILIATE WITH HARVARD UNIVERSITY BLUE CROSS/BLUE SHIELD:
May use HUHS Pediatricians or any BC/BS PPO network pediatrician.

Please keep in mind:

• The BC/BS PPO Routine Care coverage is limited to 6 visits during the first year of life (any in-hospital well newborn exams are counted toward the first 6 visits), 3 visits during the second year of life, and 1 visit each calendar year from age 2 through age 5.
• If you use HUHS Pediatrics, you have unlimited visits.

Adding baby to your insurance: Fill out an application at HUHS Member Services (495-2008) and get an ID number to make a pediatrics appointment. Pick up a copy of the BC/BS handbook for more information.

STUDENT/AFFILIATE WITHOUT HARVARD UNIVERSITY BC/BS PPO: Cannot use affiliates here - all affiliates MUST buy both if getting insurance at all.