Access to Contraceptive Services for Medicaid Recipients at Community Health Centers
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By
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Yoon Hong Park
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Qian Luo
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Sara Luckenbill
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Risa Griffin
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Julia Strasser
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September 29, 2026
Clinical Scorecard: Access to Contraceptive Services for Medicaid Recipients at Community Health Centers
At a Glance
| Category | Detail |
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| Condition | Contraceptive Services Access |
| Key Mechanisms | Provision of various contraceptive methods at community health centers (CHCs) for Medicaid enrollees. |
| Target Population | Medicaid recipients, particularly low-income individuals. |
| Care Setting | Community Health Centers (CHCs) |
Key Highlights
- 98.5% of CHCs offer prescription contraception.
- 96.3% of CHCs provide DMPA (injectable contraception).
- 67.9% of CHCs supply implants, and 67.1% offer IUDs.
- Rural CHCs have a higher proportion of NPs and PAs compared to urban CHCs.
- 609,172 Medicaid enrollees received contraception services at CHCs in 2021.
Guideline-Based Recommendations
Diagnosis
Management
Monitoring & Follow-up
Risks
Patient & Prescribing Data
Medicaid enrollees receiving contraception services at CHCs.
Access to a full spectrum of contraceptive care is limited, especially in rural areas.
Clinical Best Practices
- Increase the availability of a broader range of contraceptive methods at CHCs.
- Expand the rural NP and PA workforce to improve access to contraception services.
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