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Nguyen AT, Curtis KM, Tepper NK, Kortsmit K, Brittain AW, Snyder EM, cohen MA, Zapata LB, Whiteman MK, . 2024. U.S. medical eligibility criteria for contraceptive use (U.S. MEC). Atlanta, GA: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention,

Annotation: This report provides evidence-based clinical practice recommendations for health care providers regarding the safe use of specific contraceptive methods by persons who have certain characteristics or medical conditions. The recommendations, which were updated by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) following a review of scientific evidence and a meeting with national experts in Atlanta, Georgia, during January 25–27, 2023, replace the 2016 U.S. MEC and are intended to remove unnecessary medical barriers to accessing and using contraception while supporting noncoercive, person-centered counseling. The guidance includes four classification categories (U.S. MEC 1 through 4) that health care providers can use to assess eligibility for methods like intrauterine devices (IUDs), combined hormonal contraceptives (CHCs), and permanent contraception. This report is also available in Spanish

Keywords: Chronic illnesses and disabilities, Contraception, Contraceptive devices, Family planning, Guidelines, Safety

American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists . 2023. Medicaid reimbursement for postpartum LARC [by state]. Washington, D.C.: American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists,

Annotation: This web page describes the pathways that states can take to obtain reimbursement for funding immediate postpartum long-acting reversible contraception (IPP LARC) outside of the global obstetric payment. Included is a map and accompanying chart for each state indicating their policies regarding Medicaid reimbursement for IPP LARC.

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Keywords: Contraception, Contraceptive devices, Financing, Medicaid, Policy, Postpartum care, State aid, State legislation

Ranji U, Gomez I, and Salganicoff A (KFF); Rosenzweig C, Kellenberg R, Gifford K (Health Management Associates). 2022. Medicaid coverage of family planning benefits: Findings from a 2021 state survey. Menlo Park, CA: Kaiser Family Foundation , 54 pp.

Annotation: This report presents findings from a 2021 survey of state Medicaid agencies on their policies related to coverage of family planning services. The survey was conducted by the Kaiser Family Foundation (KFF) and Health Management Association.

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Keywords: Contraception, Contraceptive agents, Contraceptive devices, Emergency contraception, Family planning, Health policy, Medicaid, Oral contraceptives, Reproductive health, Surveys

Institute for Healthcare Policy and Innovation, University of Michigan . 2018. Reimbursement for immediate postpartum contraception outside the global fee: Improving outcomes and reducing costs for moms and babies. Ann Arbor, MI: University of Michigan Institute for Healthcare Policy and Innovation, 5 pp.

Annotation: This policy brief describes the benefits associated with immediate postpartum contraception-- the provision of an intrauterine device or contraceptive implant-- immediately after childbirth in a hospital setting. It explains how provider reimbursement for Immediate postpartum long-acting reversible contraception (LARC) can help meet the Triple Aim of improving patient experience of care, improving population health outcomes, and reducing healthcare costs. Explanations of statewide Medicaid reimbursement policies are included.

Keywords: Contraception, Contraceptive devices, Contraceptive implants, Cost effectiveness, Economic factors, Postpartum care

Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation. 2016. Intrauterine devices (IUDs): Access for women in the U.S.. Menlo Park, CA: Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation, 6 pp.

Annotation: This fact sheet reviews the various intrauterine devices (IUDs) approved by the Food and Drug Administration, awareness, use, and availability of IUDs, and key issues in insurance coverage and financing of IUDs in the United States.

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Keywords: Contraceptive devices, Costs, Family planning, Financing, Health insurance

UNC Collaborative for Maternal and Infant Health. 2016. Birth control after baby: Family planning guide for new moms. Chapel Hill, NC: UNC Collaborative for Maternal and Infant Health, 19 pp.

Annotation: This family planning guide for new mothers describes and illustrates the various forms of contraception available after giving birth, including IUDs (intrauterine devices), hormonal implants, hormonal injections, hormonal patches, the ring, the pill, condoms, tubal ligation, and vasectomy. It compares the various options according to their effectiveness, protection against STD's, discreteness, and cost. It also addresses the importance of timing, birth spacing, breastfeeding as birth control, and resuming sexual relations after birth.

Keywords: Condoms, Contraception, Contraceptive agents, Contraceptive devices, Family planning, Intrauterine devices, Oral contraceptives, Postpartum care

Association of Maternal and Child Health Programs. 2014. Economic analysis of LARC programs. Washington, DC: Association of Maternal and Child Health Programs, 2 pp.

Annotation: This brief summarizes the types of cost analyses, previous study methodology, and the steps associated with evaluating long acting reversible contraception (LARC) programs that demonstrate a return on investment (ROI). The brief describes differences between ROI and cost effective analyses and steps to consider for a LARC ROI analysis. Topics include defining the perspective and timeframe; identifying costs, outcomes, data sources, and estimated rates; calculating results; and messaging.

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Keywords: Contraceptive devices, Cost effectiveness, Economic factors, Financing, MCH programs, Program evaluation

National Campaign to Prevent Teen and Unplanned Pregnancy. 2013. Contraception calling: Why aren't more young women listening?. Washington, DC: National Campaign to Prevent Teen and Unplanned Pregnancy, 15 pp.

Annotation: This paper discusses a 2013 nationally representative survey of adolescents and young adults about what women think about contraception. Topics include pregnancy intention versus behavior, what method of contraception single women use, contraception concerns, how their choice of method was made, and what contraception methods young women want.

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Keywords: Adolescent females, Adolescent pregnancy prevention, Contraception, Contraceptive agents, Contraceptive devices, Contraceptive use, Family planning, Surveys, Women's health, Young women

Washington State Department of Health, Maternal and Infant Health. 2011. Birth control: Choosing the method that's right for you. Olympia, WA: Family Planning and Reproductive Health and Maternal and Child Health, Washington State Department of Health, 44 pp.

Annotation: This consumer brochure for consumers provides information about choosing an appropriate birth control method. It describes various methods and tells how each method works, where to find it, when to use it, and its advantages and disadvantages. Information on taking charge of one's health in general is also included. It is also available in Spanish.

Keywords: Abstinence, Condoms, Consumer education materials, Contraception, Contraceptive implants, Emergency contraception, Fertility, Intrauterine devices, Spanish language materials, Sterilization

Food and Drug Administration, Office of Women's Health. 2011. Birth control guide. [Silver Spring, MD]: Food and Drug Administration, Office of Women's Health , 22 pp.

Annotation: This guide for consumers provides information about the different kinds of medicines and devices for birth control that have been approved by the Food and Drug Administration. The guide includes an introduction to birth control and covers the following topics: barrier methods, hormonal methods, emergency contraception, implanted devices, and permanent methods for men and for women. It is available in English and Spanish.

Keywords: Consumer education materials, Contraception, Contraceptive agents, Contraceptive devices, Contraceptive implants, Contraceptive use, Emergency contraception, Pregnancy, Prevention, Spanish language materials

Association of Reproductive Health Professionals. 2010. The facts about emergency contraception (upd. ed.). Washington, DC: Association of Reproductive Health Professionals, 2 pp. (What you need to know)

Annotation: This fact sheet provides information about emergency contraception. The fact sheet discusses different types of available emergency contraception and the mode of action and side effects of each. Available brands are listed, and regimens are described. A website for more information is included.

Keywords: Emergency contraception, Intrauterine devices, Oral contraceptives

Leigh WA, Andrews JL. 2002. Contraceptive use. Washington, DC: Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies, 6 pp. (Fact sheets on the reproductive health of African American adolescents)

Annotation: This fact sheet outlines information about contraceptive use by African-American males, including types of contraceptives used, comparison with other racial groups, and effectiveness of education and intervention on contraceptive use. Four tables present statistical data for female contraceptive use as well as male condom use. This fact sheet is a summary from the full report: The Reproductive Health of African American Adolescents: What We Know and What We Don't Know.

Keywords: Adolescents, Blacks, Contraception, Contraceptive devices, Contraceptive use, Males, Sexual behavior, Statistical data, Surveys