FAMILY SERVICES
When it comes to your growing family, the more resources and guidance, the better! Marvell offers a wide variety of services that can benefit you and your growing family.
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There are lots of different ways to start a family - and Marvell wants to help your family grow.
Infertility Coverage
Cost varies by carrier; please review the Summary Plan Document for each medical plan, available under the
Resources page. As a high level overview:
- Marvell's Anthem Plans provide a lifetime maximum of $5,000 for prescriptions and $10,000 for medical care.
- The Kaiser Plan offers medical and prescription coverage and as of 1/1/2021 provides coverage for ART services (IVF, GIFT, ZIFT) up to 1 cycle; 50% coinsurance applies. See Kaiser's IVF page for more information.
- Tufts provides coverage for up to 6 cycles (applicable member cost share applies).
- MVP provides coverage for 3 cycles (applicable member cost share applies).
Prenatal Care
All prenatal
appointments are free with each medical plan; applicable cost sharing applies for ultrasounds, lab tests and other medical services or prescriptions under each plan.
Adoption and Surrogacy Benefit
Marvell offers a reimbursement up to $10,000 toward expenses you and your family may incur when welcoming a new child to the family via adoption, or when you and your family use a surrogate to carry a child. The full policy and reimbursement form can be found on
ServiceNow.
Time off to bond with a new born, adopted child, or child placed in your care is important, which is why Marvell provides up to 12 weeks of paid time off to care for and bond with a new child. Create an HR SerivceNow ticket (Category: Benefits) 30 days in advance of baby's due date/placement date to schedule a meeting to talk about your time off options.
Maternity Leave
At least three months prior to your due date, please create an
HR ServiceNow ticket (Category: Benefits) to schedule a time to meet with the Leave of Absence Coordinator to talk about your time off options. After the disability portion of the leave, you are eligible for 12 weeks of paid time off to bond with baby within a 12-month period (before baby turns 1).
Bonding Leave
create an
HR ServiceNow ticket (Category: Benefits)
at least one month prior to the baby's due date to meet with the Leave of Absence Coordinator and talk about time off options. The non-birthing parent is eligible for up to 12 weeks of paid time off to bond with baby within a 12-month period (before baby turns 1).
You will have 31 days from the date your baby is born to add baby to your insurance plans as well as add or increase a Health Care FSA election. To do so:
- Once baby is born go to the Benefits Enrollment Site, click on Family Status Change, and follow the steps outlined to update your benefits.
- Your benefit changes will not be approved until you provide proof documentation of your baby's birth. Email the proof documentation (copy of birth record from hospital is suficient) to Marvell's benefits administrator, McGriff, at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to finalize your benefit changes.
Under Marvell's insurance plans all prenatal doctor's visits - across all three trimesters - are covered at 100% by your insurance (no copay).
Anthem Plans
If you are on the
Anthem Exclusive, Preferred or High Deductible Plan you will be responsible for paying a percentage of the cost for prenatal and post-delivery tests and procedures, as well as for the delivery and any additional services beyond routine post-delivery and newborn baby care. Remember that under the Anthem Exclusive or Preferred Plans you are protected by a $2,000 Out-of-Pocket maximum per person for medical services incurred each year; the High Deductible plans has a $5,000 Out-of-Pocket maximum.
Kaiser Plan
If you are on the Kaiser Plan (available to employees in California) then your prenatal appointments and lab tests are covered 100% by insurance (no copayment) and you are responsible for paying a $200 copayment per admission into the hospital.
For more information about costs associated with pregnancy and delivery, contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Breast Pumps
All medical plans must now cover one breast pump per pregnancy at no cost to the mother.
If you are an Anthem member, click here for more information on how to obtain a breast pump from an in-network Anthem provider.
If you are a Kaiser member, contact your local Kaiser Health Department to receive your free breast pump and spend a few minutes with a nurse to learn more about breast pumps and breast feeding.
If you choose to purchase an additional breast pump, you can use your Health Care FSA funds.
Kaiser Members
Kaiser's
Pregnancy page offers information on prenatal programs, resources to prepare you week-by-week of your pregnancy for your baby’s arrival, as well as a portal to help you manage your health during pregnancy.
Sign up to take a tour of the maternity ward at a local Kaiser as well as take classes to help you prepare for every step of the process, from prenatal nutrition to birth plans to newborn care and breastfeeding. You can even take a prenatal yoga class!
Most Kaiser offices also offer Centering Pregnancy, a unique style of prenatal care in a group format. Ask your Kaiser OB for more information on Centering Pregnancy or visit the Centering Pregnancy page for information about programs in SF Bay Area.
After baby arrives visit the Caring for Baby page for resources to help navigate you through the world of an infant.
Anthem Members
Skip the doctor's office - LiveHealth Online lets you talk to providers online by video conference from home or work, no appointments and no wait - available 24/7.
Through LiveHealth Online, doctors can answer questions, make a diagnosis, and even prescribe basic medications when needed. Some of the common uses include: cold and flu symptoms, allergies, sinus infections, UTI, upper respiratory infection, and family medical questions.
Dental Care During Pregnancy & for Newborns
During pregnancy, women can experience changes to their oral health, which can lead to an increased risk in gingivitis and other condition. Oral care is important during pregnancy, which is why you're eligible for one additional free teeth cleaning when you're pregnant (a total of three for the year). Learn more about dental care during pregnancy on Delta Dental's website
here.
Newborns should make their first trip to the dentist before their first birthday. Learn more about dental care for your little one here, and learn about the dangers of baby bottle tooth decay here. For more dental resources for newborns, visit Delta Dental's website here.
Vision Care for Newborns
When should your child first see the eye doctor? Review guidelines for infant and early childhood eye exams on VSP's
website.
Child Care
With Marvell's family care benefits offered through Care.com you have access to:
- A free Care.com membership to find caregivers and nannies as well as help managing household payroll.
- 10% tuition discount on full-time and part-time childcare tuition with participating centers.
- 10 backup care days each year when regular care falls through
Learn more about the Care.com benefits available to Marvell employees here.
Don't forget to enroll in a Day Care FSA to use pre-tax dollars to pay for childcare expenses!
You aren't alone - 1 out of every 8 women has postpartum depression (PPD) after giving birth. Some symptoms of PPD include: overwhelming sadness, lack of bonding or attachment to baby, extreme impatience, irritability and anger, oversleeping or under sleeping, and overeating or under eating.
Don't suffer in silence - there are resources available to help you recognize and seek assistance for your feelings after your child's birth. You may also be eligible for additional time off from work plus disability pay - please create a case using the HR Services Center for additional information on time off options (your communication will be kept confidential).
Additional Resources:
If you have dealt with a loss, you may be eligible for Bereavement Leave (up to 20 days paid time off) or a leave of absence - visit the HR Service Center for more information (your communication will be kept confidential).
When you are ready, there are resources to help. Marvell's counseling services offers free, confidential counseling sessions for you and your partner. Visit the March of Dimes website for additional resources.
