In Iowa there are programs to help women and men pay for birth control and family planning health services. All of the programs help pay for similar things:
- Birth control (and supplies)
- Medical exams
- Some lab tests (including pregnancy tests and testing for sexually transmitted infections)
- Education
- Counseling
- Referrals
- And other reproductive health needs
If you would like help paying for family planning services check out the programs described below. Remember not all of the programs are available at every family planning clinic and the services available at each clinic may differ. Click here to find a clinic near you. The staff at your local family planning clinic can help you find the program that is right for you. You can call ahead to find out what you need to bring to your appointment in order to determine which program will work for you.
Don’t have health insurance?
If you don’t have health insurance and are concerned about paying for birth control Iowa has a special Medicaid program that can help you by covering the cost of family planning services. The Iowa Family Planning Network is for women ages 13-44 who have NO health insurance. If you have Iowa Care you are still eligible for this program. You may be able to participate in this program based on your income and family size. You must be a US citizen or qualified immigrant and an Iowa resident to participate in this program. Your local family planning clinic can determine if this program is right for you.
If you are on Medicaid because you are pregnant you can participate in the Iowa Family Planning Network after you have your baby. If this situation applies to you, please keep in mind that you cannot be signed up for this program at a family planning clinic. After you have your baby you can go to a local Department of Human Services (DHS) office to be signed up for this program. Click here to find a DHS office near you.
Have health insurance that doesn’t cover family planning services such as birth control?
Iowa has a special program for women who are able to become pregnant and who have health insurance that does not cover family planning services. This program helps cover the cost of family planning services for women ages 13-44 and women ages 45 or older, who are still able to become pregnant. You may be able to participate in this program based on your income and family size. You must be a US citizen or qualified immigrant and an Iowa resident to participate in this program. Your local family planning clinic can determine if this program is right for you.
Want help paying for family planning services or birth control?
Title X (ten) is a program that helps cover the costs of family planning services for women and men at many family planning clinics in Iowa. Title X supported clinics are open to people regardless of age, how much money they make, or if they have health insurance or not. The fees depend on a person’s income. Talk to the family planning clinic staff if you would like to receive lower cost services.
Are you a Medicaid Client?
If you are a Medicaid client your family planning services are covered by Medicaid. If you think you should be receiving Medicaid, you should contact your local Department of Human Services (DHS) office. Click here to find a DHS office near you.
