Family Planning Services / Plan First

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Program Description

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

• Family planning, education and counseling
• Over-the-counter (OTC) contraceptives with a doctor’s order
• Prescription contraceptives
• Vasectomies and tubal ligation
• Transportation to covered family planning services
• Yearly family planning exam
  • Pap tests
  • Sexually transmitted infection (STI) testing
  • Lab services for family planning and STI testing
• Visit the Virginia Department of Medical Assistance Services Website 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
• 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 

PLAN FIRST INCOME LIMITS* (GROSS INCOME) – EFFECTIVE JANUARY 15, 2025

How to Apply

Apply online at CommonHelp

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

Or call 703-228-1350 to have an application mailed to you.