EJFHC is Partnering with MDHHS
Connecting Michigan residents to safe, effective birth control, STI prevention and insurance coverage
A Message from Dr. Natasha Bagdasarian.
MDHHS, in partnership with the Office of Governor Gretchen Whitmer, is making birth control and sexually transmitted infection (STI) prevention supplies available for free across the state of Michigan in November. No matter your relationship status or personal choices, access to contraception empowers individuals to make informed decisions about their reproductive health and keeps people healthy. This campaign raises awareness of how men and women can access contraception through their insurance provider, or sign up for insurance.
Locations across Michigan will have supplies at no cost available on a first come, first served basis beginning in November. Sites will have condoms, over-the-counter (OTC) emergency contraception, and over-the-counter oral contraceptive pill available while supplies last at no cost, and will not require individuals to provide any insurance information. Information will also be available on family planning services and health insurance coverage. You can also find information on insurance options below. A list of locations will be added in the coming weeks.
The goal of this campaign is to provide interim birth control and STI prevention supplies while connecting eligible individuals to insurance coverage. In additional to full Medicaid coverage, MDHHS offers family planning services through Plan First, a limited Medicaid benefit, that covers birth control, STI testing and treatment, doctor’s office visits, and vaccinations among other services. For those who are not eligible for Medicaid, affordable health insurance is available on the Health Insurance Marketplace.
Learn more information at https://www.michigan.gov/mdhhs/adult-child-serv/childrenfamilies/familyhealth/familyplanning/take-control-of-your-birth-control
