Does Planned Parenthood take Illinois Medicaid?

Medicaid/Managed Care Organizations If you have active Medicaid coverage, Planned Parenthood of Illinois will bill Medicaid on your behalf. If other insurance coverage is also available, Medicaid will not pay until the other insurer has paid or denied payment.

How can I get birth control for free in Illinois?

CHICAGO (February 8, 2019) Planned Parenthood of Illinois (PPIL) proudly announces its new Access Birth Control (ABC) initiative. Eligible PPIL patients can now access their preferred method of contraception at no charge. The ABC initiative will be in place until 2021. More information is available at www.ppil.org/abc.

Is birth control free on Medicaid?

Birth control is a way to prevent pregnancy. Birth control and sexual health services may be covered by health insurance. Family planning clinics or public health offices may provide free or low-cost birth control, and those with low incomes may be eligible for low-cost birth control through programs such as Medicaid.

How much does an abortion cost at Planned Parenthood in Illinois?

Abortion Costs in Illinois The abortion pill costs anywhere from $450 – $700 in Illinois. In-clinic or surgical abortion costs range anywhere from $450 – $750 for pregnancies in the first trimester (1 to 12 weeks after the first day of your last period).

Do I need a prescription for birth control in Illinois?

The law makes Illinois the second state in the Midwest to allow hormonal contraception to be sold legally in pharmacies without a prescription, granting Illinois residents access to birth control sold over-the-counter.

Is there a way to get free birth control?

Where can I get birth control? Some birth control methods, such as condoms, are available for purchase over the counter or for free at all public health units during regular business hours. Other types of birth control require a prescription or a visit to a clinician.

Can you get a free abortion in Illinois?

Illinois Medicaid provides coverage for abortion services, with no out of pocket expense for patients. Family Planning Associates can also provide free abortion care for patients who are eligible for Illinois Medicaid and apply for coverage.

Do you need a prescription for Plan B in Illinois?

Emergency contraception is available over the counter (no prescription needed) for anyone, regardless of age or gender.

Can a Planned Parenthood bill for Medicaid in Illinois?

If you have active Medicaid coverage, Planned Parenthood of Illinois will bill Medicaid on your behalf. If other insurance coverage is also available, Medicaid will not pay until the other insurer has paid or denied payment. Therefore, it is important that you keep us informed about other insurance policies even if you have Medicaid.

Who are the managed care organizations in Illinois?

Medicaid/Managed Care Organizations. If you have active Medicaid coverage, Planned Parenthood of Illinois will bill Medicaid on your behalf. If other insurance coverage is also available, Medicaid will not pay until the other insurer has paid or denied payment.

How does Medicaid improve access to contraception?

States have significant flexibility under the Medicaid program regarding the provision of contraception, allowing states to identify ways to improve access to contraception. For example, some states are looking at ways to alter bundled payments to support postpartum insertion of LARC for women who are interested in this option.

How does Medicaid work if you have other insurance?

If other insurance coverage is also available, Medicaid will not pay until the other insurer has paid or denied payment. Therefore, it is important that you keep us informed about other insurance policies even if you have Medicaid. If you are a dependent, you may have active coverage under a parent’s policy or spouse’s.