The Florida Department of Health in Okaloosa County’s (DOH-Okaloosa) family planning clinic provides education, counseling, medical services, referrals, and follow-up visits to both men and women. Services are provided at low or no cost, based on income.
Make an appointment today to discuss your options with our medical providers.
Pregnancy Testing
Appointments to assess for possible pregnancy are available for women who are at least 2 weeks past their expected date of menses.
If pregnancy is confirmed, presumptive eligibility for pregnancy Medicaid processing is accomplished during the appointment, you will be counseled about healthy choices for you and your baby, and you will be referred to a local obstetric provider for your pregnancy care.
What is the Presumptive Eligibility Pregnancy Waiver (PEPW)?
- Presumptive eligibility allows a pregnant woman to receive temporary Medicaid coverage for prenatal care (including transportation services, emergency room services and prescriptions)
- Presumptive eligibility is limited to one eligibility span per pregnancy
- Income must be less than or equal to 185% of the Federal Poverty Level (FPL)
Medicaid Family Planning Waiver
Florida’s Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) and the Department of Health (DOH) have implemented the Family Planning Medicaid Waiver Program, also known as “Family Planning Medicaid for Today’s Woman.”
Who is eligible for the Family Planning Medicaid for Today’s Woman program?
A woman may qualify for this program if she:
- Is between the ages of 14 and 55
- Has lost full Medicaid services for any reason in the past 24 months
- Wants to have family planning services
- Is not pregnant
- Has not had a hysterectomy or sterilization (tubes tied)
- Has a household income less than or equal to 185% of the current federal poverty level
What services are available through this program?
- Physical exams which may include a pap smear, breast exam, and STD testing
- Family planning counseling and pregnancy test
- Birth control supplies including condoms
- Colposcopies and treatment for STDs which are limited to a six week period after a family planning exam, counseling visit, or supply visit
- Related pharmaceuticals (medicines and antibiotics) and laboratory test
Please note: Transportation is NOT a covered benefit
All services are confidential.
How does “Today’s Woman” sign up for the Family Planning Medicaid program?
Women interested must complete an application, provide proof of identity, and proof of income.
Applications
Women may contact their local county health department to request an application and/or make an appointment to find out if they qualify for services, or call the Family Health line at 1-800-451-2229.
Once the application is complete, it should be sent to the Medicaid Access Office in the applicant’s county of residence.
Women who had Medicaid during pregnancy do not have to apply, they are automatically enrolled for the first year. All women must reapply for the second year of services.