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Merrillville Health Center of Merrillville, IN

Women's Health Clinic

About This Health Center

Operated by: Planned Parenthood of Indiana and Kentucky, Inc.

Care No Matter What

Planned Parenthood is one of the nation’s leading providers of high-quality, affordable health care, and the nation’s largest provider of sex education. With or without insurance, you can always come to us for your health care.

Language & Interpreters

English; Interpretation by telephone available for other languages.

Please let us know if you need an interpreter when scheduling your appointment.

Services Offered

Our expert care providers offer care in the following services. Learn more about what services are offered, what to expect, and pricing.

In-person In-person Telehealth Telehealth

Abortion
In-person
Birth Control
In-person
HIV Services
In-person
LGBTQ Services
In-person
Men's Health Care
In-person
Morning-After Pill (Emergency Contraception)
In-person
Pregnancy Testing & Services
In-person
Primary Care
In-person
STD Testing, Treatment & Vaccines
In-person
Women's Health Care
In-person

Hours

Health Center Hours

Retrieving hours...

Day
Hours
Mon
Closed
Tues
9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Wed
8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Thurs
11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Fri
9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Sat
9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Sun
Closed

Please note that we'll be closed on these holidays: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day

Appointments

You can privately and easily book your appointment online for select services 24/7. For the full set of services, you can call 219-769-3500 to book your appointment. Health center staff can also answer any questions you may have.

Book Appointment Call 219-769-3500

Insurance & Payments

Everyone deserves affordable health care. With or without insurance, you can always come to us for your health care.

I don’t have insurance or Medicaid

If you’re worried about cost, talk to us about how you can get health care that fits your budget.

Get Coverage

I have insurance or Medicaid

We take the following insurance:

  • Advantage Health Solutions
  • Aetna
  • Ambetter MHS Market Plan
  • Anthem
  • Anthem BCBS of Nevada Market Plans
  • Anthem HIP
  • Anthem Medicaid
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Cigna
  • Health Link
  • Managed Health Services
  • Managed Health Services HIP
  • MDWise
  • MDWise HIP
  • MDWise Hoosier Alliance Market Plans
  • Medicare
  • Medicare Railroad
  • PHP
  • Sagamore
  • SIHO
  • SmartHealth - Tier 2 Only
  • Traditional Medicaid
  • Tricare

We accept many private and public insurance plans. If you don't see your insurance listed, please call us at 219-769-3500.

Payment Options

Most health insurance plans now cover prescription birth control, annual wellness exams, and HIV and STD screenings with no copay, and many other services with some copay required. Contact your health insurance company directly to confirm that the services you need are covered and what, if any, out of pocket costs you are required to pay.

Additional Payment information

Payment is expected at time of service. We accept:

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Major Credit/Debit Cards
  • Money Orders

If you do not have health insurance, read about health insurance options to find out how to get more affordable coverage and what to consider when choosing a plan.

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Additional Information

More Appointment Information

We’re unable to provide childcare at our health center. For safety reasons children need to be accompanied by an adult when they’re in the waiting room. Only infants can accompany you to the exam room. Please bring a friend or family member to be with your children if you don’t have childcare at home.

Planned Parenthood health centers are operated by regional Planned Parenthood affiliate organizations.

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Staff at your local Planned Parenthood health center can talk with you and help you get the care you need. You can search for a health center online or call 1-800-230-PLAN for care today.