MedicaidAdministrativeLow impact
Talk with Members About Access to Contraceptive Care
BCBS Illinois·IL · OB-GYN, Family Medicine, General Practice +1 more·General
Effective date
Jul 17, 2026
We identified it
Jul 18, 2026
Summary
This is an informational policy from Blue Cross Community Health Plans (BCCHP) emphasizing provider engagement in contraceptive care counseling and access. The policy highlights HHS quality measures for contraceptive provision (including long-acting reversible methods) for women ages 15-44 and postpartum contraceptive access within 3-90 days of delivery. It reminds providers that contraceptive care is a covered benefit under BCCHP Medicaid and recommends telehealth and same-day access when appropriate.
Action Required
No immediate billing action required. This is educational guidance, not a coverage or billing change. Providers should be aware that contraceptive care (screening, counseling, provision, follow-up) is a covered benefit under BCCHP Medicaid plans. The billing team should ensure claims for contraceptive services are submitted with appropriate documentation linking to preventive care or EPSDT requirements for members under 21. No new codes, prior authorization requirements, or documentation standards are mandated by this policy.