Maternal and Infant Health Programs and Services

Pregnant members can get online education 24/7 through YoMingo. This program provides easy access to helpful information. It includes the tools and support you need at every stage of your health care journey and beyond. You can access YoMingo on any device. And it comes in multiple languages.

Register to start your journey

BCCHP offers VABs at no cost to you. Don’t miss out on these rewards! Pregnant members who get timely health care can request these items:

• Prenatal Care Incentive Options: Infant car seat or a pack and play (portable crib). You must go to a prenatal doctor visit in your first trimester or have the visit within 42 days of enrolling with BCCHP. Learn more.

• Post-Partum Care Incentive: 2 boxes of diapers (Size Newborn to Size 3). You must have your first post-partum doctor’s visit within 84 days of your child’s birth. Learn more.

Your provider needs to fill out, sign, date, and fax back the forms to process all items.

Learn why it is important to put your baby to sleep on their back. Get tips about safe sleeping and what to do if you have questions. 

• Safe Sleep for Your Baby tip sheet

The WIC program helps you get healthy foods at no cost and teaches you about healthy eating. WIC can also guide you to other programs to help support you with your pregnancy. 

• Who can receive these services? Women and their children who are:
  • Pregnant, breastfeeding or just had a baby
  • Infants and children, under 5 years old (including foster children)
  • Families with a low-to-medium income
  • Use the WIC Pre-Screening Tool  to find out if you might qualify for WIC benefits.
• Use the DHS Office Locator  to find your local WIC office near you. 
  • Make an appointment today. 
  • Find out what papers or documents you need to bring with you. 
  • At your appointment, WIC staff will check to see if you and your family qualify. 
  • If you need help, contact the State WIC Office at 217-782-2166.

The FCM program provides service coordination to improve the health, social, education, and developmental needs of pregnant women, and infants (0-12 months) from low-income families in the communities of Illinois. Services are provided in communities through the state.

• To find a FCM program near you, use the DHS Office Locator 
  • Select Family Case Management from the Type drop-down list
  • Then choose your County from the County drop-down list.
  • Click on Find Offices to find a program near you.
• BBO is a prenatal education and support program. It helps women with high-risk pregnancies. The goal is to have healthy pregnancies and healthy babies.
• To find a BBO program near you, use the DHS Office Locator 
  • Select Better Birth Outcomes from the Type drop-down list
  • Then choose your County from the County drop-down list.
  • Click on Find Offices to find a program near you.

• IDHS: Visit the Illinois Department of Human Service (IDHS) at www.dhs.state.il.us/page.aspx . There you will find more resources for which you may qualify.
• Add your baby to your Medicaid card:
  • How to enroll
• COVID-19 Information: Learn more  about COVID-19.
• Learn more about prenatal, postnatal, and reproductive health resources.
• Check our Special Beginnings Maternity Care Program flyer

Get a gift card when you or your baby go to a doctor visit, fill out a form or get a vaccine. Request the gift card at BCCHP IL Rewards℠ – check the information below.