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Health care > Who is eligible
Who can get coverage for family planning services?
Must be between the ages of 15 and 50
Must be a Minnesota resident
Must be a U.S. citizen or a non-citizen who is qualified to participate in federally funded programs
Cannot be pregnant
Cannot be enrolled in other Minnesota Health Care Programs including Medical Assistance, MinnesotaCare or General Assistance Medical Care
Must meet the income limits.
What is the income limit?
The income limit and whose income is counted depend on who lives with you. If you live with your parents, you do not have to give us information about your parents income.
What services are covered?
Family planning office visits and education
Various birth control methods
Sterilizations
Diagnosis and treatment of sexually transmitted diseases found during a family planning visit.
The program does not pay for abortions.
Will I have to pay for anything?
No. There is no cost to you for these services if you qualify.
When will my coverage start?
You can go to a certified provider (PDF) and apply for short-term family planning coverage. This coverage starts immediately and lasts until the end of the next month. To get coverage after that, you must send in a full application. The clinic that gives you short-term coverage can help you apply.
The application (PDF) is also available online and can be mailed in if you do not need services right away.
Will my information be kept private?
We can send your notices to an address other than your home address if you want.
You do not need to tell us about any other health insurance you might have.
We will not tell your parents or other family members if you receive services.
If you are under age 18, you do not need anyones permission to apply for this program.
How do I get more information or apply?
You can contact the Minnesota Family Planning Program by calling (651) 431-3480 or (888) 702-9968 (toll free), TTY users can call through Minnesota Relay at 711.
To apply, you can:
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