Need confidential low or no-cost birth control counseling and supplies, pregnancy or STD testing, and other reproductive health services? MDPH family planning programs provide high quality, low-cost services and may cover some or part of the cost if you are:
  • a resident of Massachusetts
  • uninsured
  • have an income that is less than or equal to 300% of the federal poverty level*, OR
  • under the age of 20, regardless of income, OR
  • receiving MassHealth Limited coverage (no other MassHealth plan)

* For the year 2012, one person who earned $11,170 per year or less, or a family of four that earned $23,050 or less, would qualify for free care.

Contact the Statewide Sexual Helpline at 877.MA-SEX-ED (877. 627. 3933) or visit MariaTalks.com for more information about MDPH family planning programs near you.

Get help if you don't qualify for MDPH-funded family planning services

If you are uninsured or unable to pay for your health insurance, but do not qualify for the MDPH family planning program, one of the other state-funded insurance or safety net programs may be able to help pay for your health care needs. For more information, contact:

Health Care For All

This Massachusetts helpline provides health care education and client advocacy, including help getting the health insurance plan that best meets your needs:

  • Visit www.hcfama.org or
  • Call 1-800-272-4232
    (Spanish and Portuguese available)

MassHealth

MassHealth offers health insurance benefits to a wide range of people based on their family size and income. For more information or an application, contact:

  • MassHealth Customer Service

Health Connector

The MA Health Connector website offers an interactive guide to choosing a low-cost health insurance plan. It also lets you enter your information to find the best insurance plan for you:

Health Safety Net

The state-funded Health Safety Net program provides medical services (including family planning and other reproductive health services) at hospitals and community centers at low or no-cost for people living in Massachusetts who are ineligible for MassHealth or Commonwealth Care, or seeking confidential care. For more information:

  • Visit www.mass.gov/dhcfp, click on "Health Safety Net" on the left, then click on the "For Patients" link.

For Young Adults in Massachusetts

Young adults (ages 18-26) can learn more about getting health insurance to meet their sexual and reproductive health needs at: http://littleblackbookhealth.org/

This information is provided by the Family Planning Program within the Department of Public Health.