HFS Family Planning Program (Medicaid for Family Planning)

People of all ages and genders can get coverage for birth control, STI/STD testing and treatment, and other services with no out-of-pocket cost! Take our quiz here to see if you qualify.

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Do I qualify for the HFS Family Planning Program?

To qualify for ongoing (12 months)  Family Planning Medicaid coverage, you MUST:

  • Be a resident of Illinois;
  • Have an individual income of $3,680 a month or less before taxes ( $44,100 a year or less before taxes);
  • NOT already have public health insurance coverage such as Medicaid, All Kids, or Moms & Babies.*

*Note: these already cover all family planning services!

You can also enroll for temporary, immediate Family Planning Medicaid coverage through a 5-minute verbal application at a qualifying health center.

  • You don’t need to provide proof of documentation status or answer any questions about U.S. citizenship to get temporary Family Planning Medicaid coverage, and applying for this coverage will NOT count towards public charge.

What can I get with Family Planning Medicaid coverage?

 

  • Physical exam
  • Birth control (pill, patch, ring, Depo, implant, & IUD)
  • HIV testing, PEP, and PrEP
  • Preconception care, counseling, and labs
  • COVID, HPV, Hepatitis, and mpox vaccines
  • Emergency contraception
  • Tubal ligation (getting your tubes tied) or vasectomy
  • Mammograms, pap smears/pap follow-up
  • Treatment for genital/urinary infections
  • Abortion care

Is my care under the Family Planning Medicaid Program confidential?

You will not be mailed a bill for services you receive through the Family Planning Medicaid Program.

You can also apply if you already have private health insurance coverage through a parent, partner, or job, that you cannot or do not want to use because of the cost or confidentiality concerns.

What if I don’t qualify for the Family Planning Medicaid Program?

If you don’t qualify for the program, don’t worry: You still have options.

ICAN! Quality Hub providers will provide care regardless of ability to pay. You can also check out Title X health centers that provide birth control, STD/STI testing and treatment, and more at no cost. You can also access care at Title X health centers if you are traveling from out of state.

How do I apply for the Family Planning Medicaid Program?

You can apply for the HFS Family Planning Program on the Illinois benefits website, in person, or by phone.

Apply Now Online

Apply By Phone at 1-800-843-6154

Apply In Person (Find a Location)

Want to confirm you qualify before starting your application? Take our three-question quiz to confirm.

Want to share this information with someone else?

Print or email ICAN!’s one pager(PDF) on the Medicaid for Family Planning Program below.

Search for local help

Not finding a health center near you? Use the search below to find additional local organizations that can help you apply for the HFS Family Planning Program in person, online, or by phone.

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Not sure where to start?

See if you qualify for free birth control

We have a quiz that can help you see if you qualify for HFS Family Planning Program.

Make an appointment

Find a health center with free or low-cost birth control. Call to book your visit.

Got questions? We offer confidential support to help you figure out what is right for you.

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