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Reminder Regarding Dispensing of Contraceptive Drugs or Supplies and Emergency Contraceptives
Illinois Medicaid - HFS·IL · Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, OB-GYN +2 more·Provider Notice
Effective date
Feb 2, 2021
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
This is a reminder policy requiring Illinois Medicaid providers to dispense 3-month supplies of contraceptive drugs/supplies when possible, with documentation required for exceptions. Providers can also advance-provide up to 3 doses of emergency contraceptive pills with prescription.
Action Required
Immediately: Providers must ensure contraceptive prescriptions are written for 3-month supplies when medically appropriate. Document in patient charts when 3-month supply is not dispensed due to medical contraindication or patient/provider decision. Update EMR templates to include contraceptive dispensing quantity documentation requirements. Emergency contraceptive prescriptions can be written for up to 3 doses in advance.