Families, especially those with a new baby, may want to reduce the risk of an unplanned pregnancy. Arkansas Medicaid covers the cost of contraception as part of its family planning benefit. Covered family planning services include:
- Birth control pills and other prescription contraceptives that would be prescribed by your doctor or provider.
- Long‑acting, reversible contraceptives (LARC) and intrauterine devices (IUD) that can be inserted or implanted immediately after birth, during the postpartum period, or later. Medicaid also pays for removal.
- Injectables used for birth control, such as medroxyprogesterone acetate.
- Sterilization under certain criteria.
Talk to your obstetrician or primary care provider about what option may be right for you.
Contraceptives are also available at your local health units run by the Arkansas Department of Health. Available contraceptives include devices, injections, oral medications, condoms, vaginal films, and vasectomy procedures for uninsured male patients. To receive these services, individuals must schedule a family planning initial or annual visit.
