Iowa Family Planning Network
The state of Iowa has a special Medicaid program that allows women to be enrolled in Medicaid to receive family planning services. This program, called the Iowa Family Planning Network (IFPN), is a form of insurance. If you are able to enroll in the IFPN, most of your basic family planning services will be paid for by Medicaid.
The primary objectives of the Iowa Family Planning Network are to:
• Increase the spacing between births
• Improve future birth outcomes
• Reduce the number of unintended pregnancies and births paid by Medicaid
What services are provided by the IFPN?
• Contraceptives
• Pap Tests
• Birth Control Counseling
• Birth Control Exams
• Pregnancy Tests
• Voluntary Female Sterilization
• Emergency Contraceptives
• Limited STD Testing and Treatment
Who can sign up for the IFPN?
• Women whose pregnancies and deliveries were covered by Medicaid will have family planning services covered by Medicaid for an additional 12 months without having their eligibility re-determined.
• Women, ages 13 – 44, who are legal residents of Iowa and whose income is up to 200% of poverty are eligible.
• Women enrolled in IowaCare are eligible for the IFPN. The Iowa Care program does not pay for contraceptive supplies; the IFPN does.
Please note the following exceptions:
• Women with private health insurance are not eligible unless they need confidential services.
• Women and adolescents who are already enrolled in a Medicaid program or hawk-i are not eligible.
What is needed to sign up?
The IFPN expands Medicaid covered family planning services to those who meet the following criteria:
• You must be a US citizen. You will have to provide proof of citizenship such as a birth certificate or passport.
• You must be an Iowa resident.
• Your income must be below 200% of poverty. The income requirement varies based on household size. Please click HERE to determine your income status. You will need to show proof of income, such as pay stubs, for a month.
• You will need to show proof of identify through a photo ID.
Why is the IFPN important?
Women who are uninsured face many challenges in finding adequate health care coverage. The IFPN can help alleviate the financial stress associated with the lack of health care coverage. An unintended pregnancy can lead to personal and financial obstacles for both partners. Through the IFPN women can receive high quality, confidential services and focus on reaching their personal goals.
How do I access the IFPN?
• You can apply for the IFPN at any local family planning clinic or DHS office in your area.
• Remember that your income, citizenship and identity must be verified.
• Services will be available immediately, however, it may take up to 30 days for an eligibility determination to be made.
