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Reinforce Prenatal and Postpartum Care to Support Whole Health
BCBS Illinois·IL · OB-GYN, Family Medicine, Internal Medicine +1 more·General
Effective date
Apr 16, 2026
We identified it
Jun 16, 2026
Summary
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois reinforces HEDIS quality measures for prenatal and postpartum care, emphasizing proper timing of visits, depression screening, and follow-up care. The policy provides specific guidelines for visit scheduling and documentation requirements to ensure members receive comprehensive maternal care.
Action Required
Providers must ensure prenatal visits are scheduled within 14 weeks of gestation and postpartum visits occur between 7-84 days after delivery. Implement age-appropriate depression screening (PHQ-9, PHQ-2, or Edinburgh Scale) during pregnancy and postpartum visits. If screening is positive, provide follow-up care within 30 days including evaluation, referral, or treatment. Update documentation to reflect that ultrasound/lab results alone don't satisfy prenatal visit requirements - must be combined with office visits.