Over the counter contraception for Apple Health clients

Washington State Health Care Authority sent this bulletin at 03/20/2023 03:27 PM PDT

March 20, 2023

Over the counter contraception for Apple Health clients

Apple Health (Medicaid) covers over the counter (OTC) contraception, including most emergency contraception, with or without a prescription for clients. OTC contraceptives must be billed by a pharmacy for clients to receive at no cost.

See the OTC contraception for Apple Health clients FAQs to learn more and get a list of which products are covered:

Questions?

Please email questions to a pplehealthpharmacypolicy@hca.wa.gov

Visit the Apple Health Pharmacy webage

About the Health Care Authority (HCA)

The Washington State Health Care Authority (HCA) is committed to whole-person care, integrating physical health and behavioral health services for better results and healthier residents.

HCA purchases health care for more than 2.5 million Washington residents through Apple Health (Medicaid), the Public Employees Benefits Board (PEBB) Program, the School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB) Program, and the COFA Islander Health Care Program. As the largest health care purchaser in the state, we lead the effort to transform health care, helping ensure Washington residents have access to better health and better care at a lower cost.

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