Family Planning Services / Plan First

Apply online at CommonHelp

General Information

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

• Annual physical exams for men and annual gynecological exams for women
• Cervical cancer screening for women
• Sexually transmitted infection (STI) testing
• Laboratory services for family planning and STI testing
• Family planning education and counseling
• Sterilization procedures
• Food and Drug Administration (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
• Visit www.planfirst.org for a list of specific services covered.

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

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

Individuals who have had a sterilization procedure, have medical insurance coverage or are eligible for full Medicaid benefits are not eligible to participate

PLAN FIRST INCOME LIMITS* (GROSS INCOME) – EFFECTIVE JANUARY 31, 2021

How to Apply

Apply online at CommonHelp

Applications available now (Spanish version also available).

Bureau of Assistance Programs
2100 Washington Boulevard, 1st Floor
Arlington, VA 22204
Or call 703-228-1350 to have an application mailed to you