Becker's Healthcare December 1, 2025
Elizabeth Casolo

Millions of Americans rely on Medicaid for their contraceptive care. Given the scale of care coverage, KFF reviewed Medicaid claims data from across the country — excluding Georgia and Illinois, due to data issues — to evaluate how Medicaid enrollees access contraceptives.

Here are five things to know:

1. Over 4 in 10 female Medicaid enrollees relied on safety-net providers for contraceptive care.

2. Community health center use saw wide variability among states and the District of Columbia. In 2023, 46% of female patients in the district had their last contraceptive visit at a community health center, while in Wisconsin, only 4% did.

3. The same goes for...

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