Family Planning Services / Plan First

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Program Description

Family planning services for men and women with income limitations. Services are offered through the Plan First program and cover:

• Annual physical exams for men and annual gynecological exams for women
• Cervical cancer screenings for women
• Sexually transmitted infection (STI) testing
• Laboratory services for family planning and STI testing
• Family planning education and counseling
• Sterilization procedures
• FDA-approved prescription contraceptives
• FDA-approved over-the-counter contraceptives
• Referrals to a provider, local health department, community or rural health clinic that provides care for free or on a sliding fee scale for services not covered through Plan First.

Services not covered:

• Performance of, counseling for or recommendations of abortions
• Infertility treatments
• Performance of a hysterectomy
• Follow up services to a family planning visit
• Repeat PAP screens due to abnormal results
• Transportation to a family planning service
• Primary care services

Eligibility

• Virginia resident
• U.S. Citizen or an alien eligible for Plan First coverage
• Individual who have had a sterilization procedure, have medical insurance coverage, or are eligible for full Medicaid benefits are not eligible to participate.

Documents Required

• Complete Plan First application
• Proof of income
• Proof of citizenship (or immigration status) and identity
• Sterilization consent form signed at least 30 days prior to surgery, if applicable 

Income Guidelines

How to Apply

Via Arlington DHS

1. Apply in person:
   Department of Human Services - Sequoia Plaza 1
   Community Assistance Bureau
   2100 Washington Boulevard, 1st Floor
   Arlington, VA 22204

Via Phone

1. Call 703-228-1350 to have an application mailed to you.

Via CommonHelp

1. Apply online on CommonHelp.