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State Medicaid Coverage of Non-prescription Emergency Contraception
State |
Refills |
Copay |
| Hawaii | 2 per year | None |
| Illinois | None | |
| Maryland | 1 per 90 days | None |
| New Jersey | 12 per year | None |
| New York | 6 per year | None |
| Oklahoma | No limit | None |
Oregon |
No limit |
None |
Washington |
No limit |
None |
Source: Expanding Medicaid Coverage for EC on the State Level. National Institute for Reproductive Health. New York. June 2007.
Most other state Medicaid programs also cover emergency contraception (including for women under 18), but you need to present your pharmacist with a prescription from a doctor or other healthcare provider to receive the benefit (Note: Mississippi Medicaid does not ever cover emergency contraception). In some states, your pharmacist may be able to write a prescription for you. If you live in one of these states, call ahead to the pharmacy to see if they participate in this program.