Stay Ready: Keep Your Family Covered

NEW ORLEANS, Dec. 11 — As we move toward the new year, many families will experience changes in their health coverage. These updates begin January 1, and the most important thing you can do right now is make sure your household information is correct and that you have the primary care provider you want for you and your children. A few simple steps today can protect your family’s care for the year ahead.

At BCHS, we want to make this process easier by explaining what families should do and how this ties into your overall health and wellness, including your children’s nutrition, growth, and development.

Check your information before January arrives

One of the most important steps is confirming that your contact information is correct. This includes your address, phone number, and email. If anything has changed, updating it helps ensure you receive notices on time. Missing an important letter or deadline can impact your coverage even if you still qualify.

Choose the right primary care provider for your family

Many families do not realize how much their primary care provider influences their health journey. Choosing the right PCP is especially important if you have children. Your provider is the person who learns your family history, follows your child’s growth, talks with you about nutrition, and helps prevent small concerns from turning into larger issues.

If you want your care to stay with BCHS in the new year, now is the time to check your plan and make sure we are listed as your primary provider.

Family health and children’s nutrition go hand in hand

Coverage and nutrition might seem like two different topics, but they are closely connected. A reliable provider helps you keep up with wellness visits where conversations about food, growth, and healthy routines take place. These visits are especially important during the winter months when children may be indoors more often and eating more holiday foods.

Your child’s provider can help you:

• Understand healthy portions during the holiday season
• Build balanced plates even on busy days
• Keep kids on track with vitamins and nutrients they need
• Recognize when picky eating is normal and when it needs attention
• Support healthy weight, growth, and energy as children develop

When coverage is secure and your provider is constant, families can focus on things that matter most, like keeping kids healthy, active, and well nourished.

Prepare your household for January

Here are a few steps you can take today:

• Log into your online account to confirm your address and phone number.
• Make sure each member of your household has the provider you want.
• Call your plan if anything looks incorrect or missing.
• Contact BCHS if you want help understanding your options.

A few minutes of preparation now can prevent gaps in care later.

BCHS is here for your family

If you need help checking your plan, choosing a provider, or understanding how changes may affect your family, our team is here to guide you. We are committed to walking with you through every step of the process so you can enter the new year with confidence.

To schedule a visit or ask questions about your coverage, call 504.533.4999 or schedule a visit through our website today.