FL DOH M-DC - MEDICAID FAMILY PLANNING WAIVER PROGRAM

Description:

The Family Planning Waiver was developed to reduce infant deaths, unplanned pregnancies, and to help women receive family planning services. With the Waiver, women who have lost Medicaid coverage for any reason are provided limited family planning services for up to 24 months.

Under this program, women are provided with:
* Annual physical exams including a pap smear
* Birth control supplies
* Pregnancy testing
* Limited treatment for sexually transmitted infections
* Related medicines and lab tests

General Information

Hours:

8:00am-5:00pm, Mon-Fri

Intake Process:

Must complete an application (English, Spanish, or Creole) and mail or bring the application to their local county health department.

Can contact the local county health department for the application mailing address or to schedule an appointment to review the application and find out if you qualify for the program.

May download the application or contact your local county health department for an application.

Program Fees:

None

Languages:

English, Spanish, Creole

Eligibility:

Women who have lost full Medicaid coverage since December 1, 2006 may be eligible.

To qualify for this special Medicaid, a woman must:
* Want to have family planning services.
* Not be pregnant.
* Not have had a hysterectomy or tubal ligation (tubes tied).
* Have a household income less than or equal to 185% of the current federal poverty level.
* Provide proof of identity and residency status.

Is Shelter?

No

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Date of Official Change:

November 4, 2024

Legal Status:

Public Service

Year Incorporated:

1999

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