The purpose of this program is to provide contraceptive (birth control) services to eligible women, and related reproductive health care that is part of regular birth control services.
Thanks to the Wisconsin Medicaid Family Planning Waiver Program (FPWP), you might qualify to receive these services at no cost to you.
“Who
should consider this program?”
Eligible women wanting contraceptive services.
Overview
Wisconsin women seeking contraception are now able to get confidential family
planning health care services and supplies through the Family Planning Waiver
Program. The goal of the FPWP is to help women reduce unintended pregnancy and
obtain family planning health care services.
“What services are included?”
Birth control methods, supplies and family planning health care services which
includes:
• Routine reproductive health exams including pap tests
• Birth control pills, patch, ring, or injection
• Condoms
• Pregnancy testing and counseling
• STD testing and treatment
• Emergency contraception
• Education and information
“Who
can get these services?”
Use the checklist below to see if you might qualify.
+ I am a woman 15-44 years old. Yes or No
+ I am a U.S. citizen living in Wisconsin. Yes or No
+ I do NOT receive Wisconsin Medicaid, BadgerCare, or Healthy Start. Yes or
No
+ I meet the income requirements.* Yes or No
*Monthly income limits:
One-person household $1,733
Two person household $2,333
Four person household $3,533
If you answered “yes” to all of the statements above, there is a good chance you qualify for the Family Planning Waiver Program.
“Who
can I see?
Any Medicaid-certified provider can offer the FPWP services. If you are a current
UWW student you may also receive services from:
University Health & Counseling Services
710 Starin Road
Whitewater, WI 53190
(262) 472-1300
“What
documents are needed to apply?”
1. Current photo ID such as: UWW ID or Driver’s License
2. If employed, you must
provide ONE of the following
a. Copy of earnings statement (pay stub) for the past 30 days, if you were employed.
b. An employer verification forms
c. A statement from your employer indicaitng :start date, number of hours worked
per week, and rate of pay or salary.
3. If you were NOT born
in Wisconsin you will also need ONE of the following for proof of U.S. Citizenship*:
a. Passport
b. Certified copy of birth certificate
c. U.S. State Department Report of Birth Abroad
d. Adoption papers showing U.S. birth
*These forms of ID can take up to 3 months to obtain. Please do NOT apply to
the program if you do not have acceptable proof of I.D.
“How
do I apply?”
1. Call UHCS (262) 472-1300 for a Waiver application appointment
2. Bring along the required documents (see above).
“Who
can I contact for more information?”
For more information on the Family Planning Waiver Program call
University Health and Counseling Services at (262) 472 1300 menu option 6
“When
can I receive services?”
You may receive services after you have received via postal mail your “About
Your Benefits” letter confirming your dates of eligibility. To receive
services at UHCS you must be currently enrolled and present your student ID
and current Forward card at every visit.
Additional
Resources
Maternal and Child Health Hotline
1-800-722-2295 or
www.hcet.org/resource/FPWaiv.htm
Wisconsin Family Planning Clinics
www.hcet.org/wfpp/clinics.asp
Wisconsin Alliance for Women’s Health
www.SupportWomensHealth.org
Wisconsin Department of Health and Family Services
www.dhfs.wisconsin.gov/womenhshealth/FamilyPlanning.htm
In order to receive services at UHCS you must:
1. Be a currently enrolled student and present your student ID. - To remain a participant in the program you must reapply every year and receive a confirmation of eligibility.
2. Present your Forward/Forward Health card at each appointment. - Lost card? Call Recipient Services at 1-800-362-3002 for a replacement, mailed next business day.
3. Keep your address current. - When you have a change of address, fill out your Medicaid/BadgerCare Change Report that was sent to you via postal mail with your Notice of Decision.
If you show up for your Family Planning clinic appointment without your Forward/Forward Health card you will have to reschedule your appointment. You must bring your card to the rescheduled appointment before you may receive services to be paid for by the Family Planning Waiver Program (FPWP).
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The timing of receiving services is critical for your services
to be paid for by the FPWP. Please note the time periods below.
If you have a current medical
order for prescriptive contraception and are currently enrolled in the FPWP,
you can receive:
3 months of prescriptive contraceptives (pills, patch or ring) every 78
days.
A Depo injection every 90 days.
If you are currently enrolled
in the FPWP, you can receive:
Condoms as needed
A routine annual exam every 365 days. You must wait 365 days
but no longer than 390 days or you may run out of contraception.
Pregnancy testing and counseling
STD testing and treatment
Emergency contraception
Education and information
If other reproductive health issues arise, ask your provider about what other
tests, treatments and medication may be paid for by the FPWP.
If you have questions call 262-472-1300 and press option 6 for billing and insurance.
The monthly limits for eligibility
for the FPWP have changed. Check to make sure that you are still eligible.
One person household $1,733
Two person household $2,333
Four person household $3,533