LAC 50:XV.25101. Purpose

A. Effective July 1, 2014, the Medicaid Program shall provide coverage of family planning services and supplies under the Medicaid state plan, to a new targeted group of individuals who are otherwise ineligible for Medicaid. This new optional coverage group may also include individuals receiving family planning services through the section 1115 demonstration waiver, Take Charge Program, if it is determined that they meet the eligibility requirements for the state plan family planning services. B. The primary goals of family planning services are to: 1. increase access to services which will allow improved reproductive and physical health; 2. improve perinatal outcomes; and 3. reduce the number of unintended pregnancies.