I'm having a baby
Parenting—a life changing experience—is about to be upon you! Microsoft is here to support you every step of the way with resources and guidance as you prepare for your new arrival.
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- Before baby arrives
- After baby arrives
Understand what’s in your health benefits
Your Microsoft medical plan covers more than maternity costs. Review your Summary Plan Description to learn about additional support such as maternity and childbirth classes, lactation consultation, dietician sessions, home health visits, and wellness coaching. And don’t forget that you can use your FSA or HSA for reimbursement of qualified medical expenses.
Activate your Maven account
Maven provides free virtual care, content, and community throughout your family building journey. You can video chat and message with doctors, specialists, and coaches at a time that works best for you and in your preferred language.
Get community support
Microsoft offers multiple ways to get help with your leave and new family member.
Enroll in Maven to receive 24-hour access to over 30 specialists and other support.
- Contact your health plan about online or in-person maternity, childbirth, and infant education classes.
Arrange for childcare
Microsoft offers a number of resources to help you with childcare. Here are some actions you can take:
Reach out to the Family Concierge program to get personalized help arranging for childcare.
Learn about the Dependent Care FSA, which allows you to reduce your tax bill by letting you set aside pre-tax collars to pay for eligible dependent care expenses.
Visit our Nanny Placement Resources page to see if this option is right for you and your family.
Check out Childcare Assistance to see how Microsoft and Bright Horizons can connect you to the right care center.
Bookmark Backup Care for those days when your standard caregiver isn’t available.
Update your benefits and beneficiary information
You have 90 days to enroll your new child and/or make limited changes to your benefits. While you’re there, you can also update your life insurance beneficiaries. To update your beneficiaries for your retirement plan and Health Savings Account, go to Fidelity NetBenefits.
You may also want to visit our Financial Wellbeing page to get legal advice, financial advice, or begin saving for your child’s college tuition.
Access lactation support resources
You can access dedicated lactation/mother’s rooms on campus, which are outfitted with hospital-grade pumps. If you prefer, you can request a lock for your door to pump in the privacy of your office.
Use Maven Milk to ship your milk while traveling on business and reimbursed.
Quick Tip! Premera enrollees should review the Breast Pump and Lactation Counseling Tip Sheet to learn more about how these services are covered under your Premera health plan.
- Receive over-the-counter breast pumps from an in-network provider paid at 100% or rent a hospital-grade breast pump
- If you’re experiencing struggles with breastfeeding, you can meet with a lactation consultant for assistance.