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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.

Contact: Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation, 2400 Sand Hill Road, Menlo Park, CA 94025, Telephone: (650) 854-9400 Secondary Telephone: (202) 347-5270 Fax: (650) 854-4800 Web Site: http://www.kff.org

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

Horn S, Bridges E. 2014. Emergency contraception: A safe and effective contraceptive option for teens. Washington, DC: Advocates for Youth, 4 pp. (The facts)

Annotation: This fact sheet provides information on emergency contraception (EC) including the types of EC and their characteristics, the safety and effectiveness of EC, and access to EC. The fact sheet includes a chart showing each type of EC (antiprogestin, progestin-only, birth control pills, and copper intrauterine device), how it works, where and how to get it, and side effects.

Contact: Advocates for Youth, 2000 M Street, N.W., Suite 750, Washington, DC 20036, Telephone: (202) 419-3420 Fax: (202) 419-1448 Web Site: http://www.advocatesforyouth.org Available from the website.

Keywords: Access to health care, Adolescent health, Adolescent pregnancy, Barriers, Emergency contraception, Sexual health

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.

Contact: Health Education Resource Exchange, Washington State Department of Health, P.O. Box 47833, Olympia, WA 98504-7833, Telephone: (360) 236-3736 Fax: (360) 664-4500 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: https://doh.wa.gov/about-us/topics-a-z/Health%20Education%20Resource%20Exchange Available from the website.

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

Association of Reproductive Health Professionals. 2011. Update on emergency contraception. Washington, DC: Association of Reproductive Health Professionals, 16 pp. (Clinical proceedings)

Annotation: This monograph provides information on the use of emergency contraception (EC) in the United States. It includes background information and statistics on unintended pregnancies and explains the laws regulating access to emergency contraception (including over-the-counter availability and regulatory status). The monograph describes the types of EC's available in the United States; provides an overview of the literature on the effectiveness of EC's; and discusses the various mechanisms of EC action that prevent pregnancy. Safety issues; the impact of EC's on risk-taking; the impact of EC's on the rate of unintended pregnancies; and the barriers to EC access and use are also discussed. The monograph also examines the role of clinicians and pharmacists as consultants to patients.

Contact: Association of Reproductive Health Professionals, 1901 L Street, N.W., Suite 300, Washington, DC 20036, Telephone: (202) 466-3825 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.arhp.org Available from the website.

Keywords: Contraceptive agents, Contraceptive use, Emergency contraception, Regulations, Unplanned pregnancy

Association of Reproductive Health Professionals. 2011. Choosing a birth control method: A quick reference guide for clinicians. Washington, DC: Association of Reproductive Health Professionals, 88 pp.

Annotation: This reference guide provides information about all the contraceptive methods available in the United States. The guide is intended to help health professionals quickly counsel women about choosing the most appropriate and effective contraception for them. The guide discusses combined hormonal contraception, progestin-only contraception, intrauterine contraception, barrier methods, spermicides, coitus interruptus, fertility awareness, male sterilization, female sterilzation, and emergency contraception,

Contact: Association of Reproductive Health Professionals, 1901 L Street, N.W., Suite 300, Washington, DC 20036, Telephone: (202) 466-3825 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.arhp.org Available from the website.

Keywords: Condoms, Contraception, Counseling, Emergency contraception, Prevention, Unplanned pregnancy, Unwanted pregnancy

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.

Contact: U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Office of Women's Health , WO Building 32, Room 2325, 10903 New Hampshire Avenue, Silver Spring, MD 20993, Telephone: (301) 796-9440 Fax: (301) 847-8604 Web Site: http://www.fda.gov/ForConsumers/ByAudience/ForWomen Available from the website.

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

Park TH, Ranji U, Salganicoff A. [2010]. Emergency contraception. [Menlo Park, CA]: Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation, (Issue module)

Annotation: This website provides information about emergency contraception (EC), including (1) a discussion of what EC is, (2) EC pills available in the United States and when they should be taken, (3) availability of EC pills as over-the-counter medications, (4) a new EC regimen, and (5) barriers to and costs of obtaining EC pills. The website also provides links to related resources, including articles providing key data, policy research (reviews, efficacy and mode action, provider knowledge and practices, sexual assault, youth and adolescent policy, international studies, and Ella), presentations, and key organizations.

Contact: Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation, 2400 Sand Hill Road, Menlo Park, CA 94025, Telephone: (650) 854-9400 Secondary Telephone: (202) 347-5270 Fax: (650) 854-4800 Web Site: http://www.kff.org Available from the website.

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Keywords: Costs, Emergency contraception, Pregnancy, Public policy, Research, Resource materials, Statistical data

Kaiser Family Foundation. 2010. Emergency contraception [upd. ed.]. Menlo Park, CA: Kaiser Family Foundation, 3 pp. (Women's health policy facts; women's fact sheet)

Annotation: The fact sheet provides information on emergency contraception and its use, costs and insurance coverage. It also reviews current national and state polices around emergency contraception, including new methods, recent research findings on access and availability, and user and provider knowledge.

Contact: Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation, 2400 Sand Hill Road, Menlo Park, CA 94025, Telephone: (650) 854-9400 Secondary Telephone: (202) 347-5270 Fax: (650) 854-4800 Web Site: http://www.kff.org Available from the website.

Keywords: Emergency contraception, Family planning, Reproductive health, Unplanned pregnancy, Unwanted pregnancy, Women', s health

Guttmacher Institute. 2010. Emergency contraception. New York, NY: Guttmacher Institute, 3 pp. (State policies in brief)

Annotation: This fact sheet provides information about state policies on providing emergency contraception. The fact sheet offers background on the topic and also includes highlights of how state policies on providing emergency-contraception-related services differ.

Contact: Guttmacher Institute, 125 Maiden Lane, New York, NY 10038, Telephone: (212) 248-1111 Secondary Telephone: (800) 355-0244 Fax: (212) 248-1951; Washington, D.C. Office (202) 223-5756 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.guttmacher.org Available from the website.

Keywords: Access to health care, Emergency contraception, Moral values, Pregnancy, Religion, State legislation

Association of Reproductive Health Professionals. 2010. The difference between medical abortion and emergency contraception pills (upd. ed.). Washington, DC: Association of Reproductive Health Professionals, 2 pp. (What you need to know)

Annotation: This fact sheet for health professionals provides information about the difference between medical abortion and emergency contraception pills (ECPs). A table comparing the two provides other names for each and discusses uses, mechanism of action, safety, efficacy, side effects, and costs.

Contact: Association of Reproductive Health Professionals, 1901 L Street, N.W., Suite 300, Washington, DC 20036, Telephone: (202) 466-3825 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.arhp.org Available from the website.

Keywords: Abortion, Costs, Emergency contraception, Safety

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.

Contact: Association of Reproductive Health Professionals, 1901 L Street, N.W., Suite 300, Washington, DC 20036, Telephone: (202) 466-3825 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.arhp.org Available from the website.

Keywords: Emergency contraception, Intrauterine devices, Oral contraceptives

Morrison J, Borchelt G. 2007. Don't take "no" for an answer: A guide to pharmacy refusal laws, policies, ad practices. [Upd ed.]. Washington, DC: National Women's Law Center, 17 pp.

Annotation: This guide explores laws, regulations, and other authorities that govern the dispensation of prescription medications, with a focus on contraceptives, and provides resources to help advocates find governing and supporting authority to fight against religious, moral, or personal refusals to fill lawful prescriptions. Part one provides an overview of state laws, regulations, policies, and administrative decisions directly addressing pharmacy refusals. Part two discusses other support against refusals in state law and regulation. Part three summarizes other national and state policy statements and guidance, such as those from national organizations. Part four outlines pharmacy policies on refusals, transfers, and stocking. Part five highlights selected cases brought by pharmacists claiming a right to refuse. Conclusions are offered along with extensive references.

Contact: National Women's Law Center, 11 Dupont Circle. N.W., Suite 800, Washington, DC 20036, Telephone: (202) 588-5180 Fax: (202) 588-5185 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.nwlc.org Available from the website.

Keywords: Contraceptives, Emergency contraception, Patient rights, Pharmacies, Prescription drugs, Professional ethics, Regulations, Right to refuse treatment, Right to treatment, Treatment refusal

National Women's Law Center. 2007. Pharmacy refusals 101. Washington, DC: National Women's Law Center, 4 pp.

Annotation: This fact sheet outlines issues over refusals of pharmacies to fill prescriptions for contraceptives, particularly emergency contraceptives. Topics include (1) prescription contraception as basic health care for women, (2) increases in refusals to dispense contraception, (3) laws governing the practice of pharmacy, (4) legislative and administrative responses to pharmacist refusals, (5) public opinion, and (6) how to respond to a pharmacist's refusal.

Contact: National Women's Law Center, 11 Dupont Circle. N.W., Suite 800, Washington, DC 20036, Telephone: (202) 588-5180 Fax: (202) 588-5185 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.nwlc.org Available from the website.

Keywords: Contraceptives, Emergency contraception, Patient rights, Pharmacies, Prescription drugs, Professional ethics, Right to refuse treatment, Right to treatment

National Women's Law Center. 2007. Fact sheet: Emergency contraception. Washington, DC: National Women's Law Center, 3 pp.

Annotation: This fact sheet provides information about emergency contraception (EC). Topics include its time-sensitive nature in preventing pregnancy, the importance of contraception in preventing unwanted pregnancy and family planning, the safety and effectiveness of EC, barriers to obtaining EC, and how to get EC. Footnotes are provided.

Contact: National Women's Law Center, 11 Dupont Circle. N.W., Suite 800, Washington, DC 20036, Telephone: (202) 588-5180 Fax: (202) 588-5185 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.nwlc.org Available from the website.

Keywords: Contraceptives, Emergency contraception, Family planning, Unplanned pregnancy, Unwanted pregnancy

National Women's Law Center. 2007. Providing emergency contraception to sexual assault survivors. Washington, DC: National Women's Law Center, 5 pp.

Annotation: This brief report provides information about emergency contraception (EC), and, in particular, the provision of EC to victims of sexual assualt. The brief provides essential elements to a successful EC in the emergency room (ER) law. The elements discussed include (1) information about and provision of EC, (2) no exceptions to the law, (3) enforcement, (4) sufficient and understandable informational materials about EC, (5) training and information about EC for all hospital personnel, and (6) involvement of all stakeholders. A conclusion and endnotes are included.

Contact: National Women's Law Center, 11 Dupont Circle. N.W., Suite 800, Washington, DC 20036, Telephone: (202) 588-5180 Fax: (202) 588-5185 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.nwlc.org Available from the website.

Keywords: Emergency contraception, Legislation, Rape

National Health Law Program. 2007. Over the counter or out of reach?: A report on evolving state Medicaid policies for covering emergency contraception. [Los Angeles, CA]: National Health Law Program, 36 pp.

Annotation: This report, which is geared toward advocates working to ensure access to emergency contraception (EC) for all women, identifies the nature and extent of each state's current written policies affecting Medicaid coverage of Plan B EC. The report is intended to be used in conjunction with a forthcoming publication from the National Institute for Reproductive Health, which will provide additional information about state Medicaid coverage of over-the-counter EC. The report discusses Medicaid drug coverage rules, the Medicaid/EC interplay, a state Medicaid chart explanation, and a list of state resources for Plan B Medicaid coverage by state.

Contact: National Health Law Program, 3701 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 750, Los Angeles, CA 90010, Telephone: (310) 204-6010 Fax: (213) 386-0774 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.healthlaw.org Available from the website.

Keywords: Access to health care, Advocacy, Emergency contraception, Medicaid, Prescription drugs, Public policy, Reproductive health, State programs

Institute for Reproductive Health Access, National Health Law Program, National Latina Institute for Reproductive Health, and Ibis Reproductive Health. 2005. Emergency contraception and Medicaid: A state-by-state analysis and advocate's toolkit. Washington, DC: National Health Law Program, 17 pp.

Annotation: This tool kit has two purposes. The first is to provide an overview of the range of issues that women on Medicaid currently face in accessing emergency contraception (EC). The second is to identify specific steps that advocates can take at the local level to address barriers that may exist in their state and to lay the groundwork for eventual Medicaid coverage of nonprescription EC. The tool kit includes an analysis (overview; methodology; limitations, and discussions of prescription drug coverage under Medicaid, exisiting barriers to prescription access, over-the-counter access, and an action plan for advocates); a table showing state-by-state Medicaid coverage of EC; and five appendices: (1) drug formularies, (2) Medicaid waivers, (3) Medicaid's drug rebate program, (4) resources, and (5) contributors. Endnotes are included.

Contact: National Health Law Program, 1441 I Street, N.W., Suite 1105, Washington, DC 20005, Telephone: (202) 289-7724 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.healthlaw.org Available from the website.

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Keywords: Advocacy, Barriers, Emergency contraception, Medicaid, Nonprescription drugs, State programs

Salganicoff A, Wentworth B, Ranji U. 2004. Emergency contraception in California: Findings from a 2003 Kaiser Family Foundation survey. Menlo Park, CA: Kaiser Family Foundation, 22 pp.

Annotation: This report presents survey findings on knowledge of and attitudes toward emergency contraception among Californians of reproductive age. It also discusses the experiences of Californians in obtaining and using emergency contraceptives. It concludes with a summary of key findings and a discussion of challenges to increasing public awareness of emergency contraceptives to reduce unintended pregnancy. Statistical information is presented in figures throughout the report.

Contact: Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation, 2400 Sand Hill Road, Menlo Park, CA 94025, Telephone: (650) 854-9400 Secondary Telephone: (202) 347-5270 Fax: (650) 854-4800 Web Site: http://www.kff.org Available from the website.

Keywords: Access to health care, California, Emergency contraception, Public opinion, Surveys, Unwanted pregnancy, Women', s health