Women's Health Care Services
What family planning services are covered?
Family planning services include:
- Information about birth control
- Counseling to help you plan when to have a baby
- Access to birth control (see table below)
You do not have to pay a copayment for family planning and birth control treatments. You can see any provider that accepts Medicaid for family planning and birth control as long as the provider accepts Medicaid. This means you can get these services from in-network or out-of-network providers. You can see the provider without a referral.
You can get the following birth control with a prescription from any provider who takes Medicaid or Molina:
| Types of Birth Control | |
| Condoms |
Yes *OTC |
| Contraceptive Implants | Yes |
| Creams |
Yes *OTC |
| Depo-Provera | Yes |
| Diaphragm |
Yes *OTC |
| Foams |
Yes *OTC |
| IUD | Yes |
| Morning After Pill | Yes |
| Patches | Yes |
| Pills | Yes |
| Rings | Yes |
|
Sterilization (Tubes tied or Vasectomy) |
Yes **Consent form required |
|
Non-surgical Sterilization (like Essure®) |
Yes **Consent form required |
What family planning services are not covered?
Non-covered family planning services include:
- Infertility drugs
- Invitro fertilization
- Genetic counseling
For more information about family planning services, call Member Services at (888) 483-0760.
*OTC means over-the-counter **Sterilization consent forms must be signed 30 days before surgery.There are limits on abortion coverage. Molina will cover the cost of an abortion only in cases of rape, incest, or if the woman’s life is in danger. Specific documentation is required for abortions.