Ways to Save Money
Do you need free family planning services?
The Medicaid Women's Health Program provides uninsured, low-income women with birth control, gynecological exams and health screenings through Texas Medicaid.
Ways to Save Time
For your convenience, you may print some of our patient forms for completion prior to your visit. Any visit for a physical examination requires the patient information form and the patient history form. These are available here for both men and women in English and Spanish. Complete both forms with black ink and bring them with you to your appointment. Get patient forms.
You can read our Notice of Health Information Privacy Practices related to the federal Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, or HIPAA.
Services to Stay Healthy
The following services are available. Please call 1-800-230-PLAN (1-800-230-7526) to schedule an appointment. Individual affiliate policies may be different from the information posted on the national web site. Please call your local health center to check on services, prices and eligibility information.
EXAMS
Gynecological exams (breast and pelvic exams) If you have been diagnosed with breast or cervical cancer, PPNT may be able to assist you with application to Medicaid for treatment. "Medicaid for Breast and Cervical Cancer" (MBCC) is a program that provides access to cancer treatment for eligible women. Call 214-254-3010 to set up an appointment.
PRESCRIPTIONS
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Birth control supplies
Hormone replacement for mid-life women -- PPNT, Inc. offers a variety of hormone replacement therapy options at all the family planning centers. PPNT requires a complete pelvic exam within the past 12 months in order to obtain this prescribed medication. (Get more information about menopause.)
TESTING, TREATMENT & EXTRAS
Diagnosis and treatment of sexually transmitted infections (STIs)
HIV testing PPNT, Inc. offers HIV testing at all family clinic sites. We test by taking a blood sample (needlestick). Some sites offer free HIV testing through a grant from the Texas Department of Health.
Cancer-screening Pap smears
Mammography for income-eligible women - PPNT, Inc., in partnership with the local Komen affiliates and the Breast and Cervical Cancer Control Program (BCCCP) at the Texas Department of Health, offers free mammography services to low-income women. There are age and income restrictions. Please call the health center for more information.
Tubal sterilizations for income-eligible women
Screening for high blood pressure and diabetes
Colposcopy (diagnosis of abnormal cervical cells that can lead to cancer)
Cryotherapy/LEEP (treatment of abnormal cervical cells)
Pregnancy testing - PPNT, Inc. offers pregnancy testing at all of the family planning centers. This can be done without an appointment. Results are available while you wait. We recommend that you wait at least two weeks after intercourse before testing.
Appropriate medical and social service referrals - including referrals for abortion services, adoption alternatives, and further testing and treatment for reproductive health issues.
SERVICES FOR MEN, TOO!
The following services are available for men. Please call 1-800-230-PLAN (1-800-230-7526) to schedule an appointment. Individual affiliate policies may differ from the information posted on the national website. Please call your local health center to check on services, prices and eligibility information.
Vasectomy To schedule an appointment, call 1-866-563-9623 (toll free).
Diagnosis and treatment of sexually transmitted infections (STDs)
HIV testing - PPNT, Inc. offers HIV testing at all family health center sites. We use the method taking a blood sample (needlestick). Some sites offer free HIV testing through a grant from the Texas Department of Health.
Appropriate medical and social service referrals as needed or requested.
To schedule an appointment, call 1-800-230-PLAN, or follow this link to find a health center near you.
