LANSING — Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced more than 300 locations across the state now have free contraception resources available for Michigan families through the Take Control of Your Birth Control program. These resources include over-the-counter oral birth control pills, emergency contraception, condoms and family planning educational resources.
“Everyone deserves the freedom to make their own decisions about their reproductive health,” said Governor Whitmer. “With over 300 locations across Michigan now offering free birth control, emergency contraception, and other essential reproductive health tools, we are taking action to ensure that all Michiganders have the support they need. Decisions about reproductive health care should be between a woman, her doctor, and her trusted community. In Michigan, we must always protect your fundamental right to control your health and your future.”
Alongside free supplies, Take Control of Your Birth Control will give Michiganders the information they need to continue to get vital supplies covered going forward. The initiative provides information on how to use insurance to get free or lost-cost birth control. For those without insurance, the program provides a guide to applying for coverage through Medicaid and the Plan First! program, which offer health care coverage for a variety of family planning services, including birth control, STI testing, and treatment.
In a release, the Governor’s office noted:
Launched in 2023, Plan First! is a limited Medicaid benefit covering family planning services for those who do not qualify for traditional Medicaid. It is available to individuals of any age or gender who meet monthly income requirements and are Michigan residents. Increasing insurance coverage for family planning is another way Governor Whitmer has continued to expand access to contraception.
How to apply for Plan First!:
- Apply online at Michigan.gov/mibridges.
- Call 855-789-5610.
- Visit a local MDHHS county office.
For additional information about Plan First, visit Michigan.gov/planfirst.
