HFS Family Planning Program
Family planning (birth control) coverage.
What is the HFS Family Planning Program?
The HFS Family Planning Program offers family planning benefits (birth control coverage) and sexual and reproductive health services at no cost.
Am I eligible to get HFS Family Planning Program coverage?
You do NOT have to be a certain age to be eligible for the HFS Family Planning Program coverage. It’s possible you can qualify for the HFS Family Planning Program benefits even if you already have health care coverage.
To be eligible for the HFS Family Planning Program coverage in Illinois, you MUST:
- Be a U.S. citizen or on the path to citizenship*
- Have an individual income of $3,250 or less a month before taxes
- Have a physical mailing address in Illinois (cannot be a P.O. box)
- Be a person of any gender or age (including minors)
*Note: You can get temporary, immediate coverage called Family Planning Presumptive Eligibility (FPPE) for two months while your HFS Family Planning Program coverage application is reviewed. You will not have to answer any questions about your citizenship status to qualify for FPPE coverage.
What can I get with HFS Family Planning Program coverage?
With HFS Family Planning Program coverage, you can get any and all of the following at no cost:
- Testing and treatment for STDs/STIs and HIV
- Cervical cancer screenings at no cost
- Any birth control method at no cost
- Family planning related health care visits at no cost
- Family planning related prescriptions at no cost
How long does it take to get HFS Family Planning Program coverage?
Your HFS Family Planning Program application may take time to be reviewed. That’s why Illinois also offers Family Planning Presumptive Eligibility (FPPE) benefits. With FPPE, you can get immediate, temporary coverage for family planning related care for up to two months.
To be eligible for FPPE coverage, you MUST have a certain yearly income as an individual, and you must have an Illinois mailing address. You can qualify for FPPE and:
- Be any age
- Have any gender identity
** Note: You will not have to answer any questions about your citizenship status to qualify for FPPE coverage.
Even if your application for the HFS Family Planning Program is not approved, the cost of any family planning related services you received using your FPPE benefits is still fully covered.
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How do I apply for HFS Family Planning Program coverage?
You can apply for the HFS Family Planning Program on the Illinois benefits website, in person, or by phone.
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