Central Massachusetts Health Center of Worcester, MA

COVID-19 Information: Last Updated 5/6/2020
We are offering online bookings for tele health appointments, learn more at PPLM.org/telehealth. For all essential in-person appointments or questions please call us at 800-258-4448. No walk-ins.

About This Health Center

Operated by: Planned Parenthood League of Massachusetts

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; Spanish; 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.

Hours

Health Center Hours

Retrieving hours...

Mon

Closed

Tues

8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Wed

Closed

Thurs

8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Fri

8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Sat

Closed

Sun

Closed

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

More About This Health Center

UPDATED 4/13/2020: Tele Health availability
M-F 9:30AM-5:00PM
Learn more about tele health here

Currently we are accepting online bookings for Tele Health appointemtns only. For all essential in-person appointments please call us at 800-258-4448.

Exceptions to hours of operations:
5/21-5/25 CLOSED FOR MEMORIAL DAY
**In the case of bad weather, please call prior to your appointment for information about closings.**

Just want to talk?
Our Sexual Health Counseling and Referral Hotline is here for you. Call 800.258.4448 Option #3.
All calls to our hotline are:
Confidential
Anonymous
100% free of charge
C&R will be open on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Exceptions to normal hours of operation:

Appointments

Online booking is available for tele health appointments by clicking here. To book essential in-person visits, please call our call center at 800-258-4448.

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 don't have insurance, you may qualify for a state-funded program or a lower fee scale. 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:

Aetna
Blue Cross Blue Shield
BMC HealthNet
Celticare
Cigna
Fallon
Harvard-Pilgrim
Health New England
MassHealth
Neighborhood Health Plan
Network Health Plan
Tufts
Unicare
United

We accept many private and public insurance plans. If you don't see your insurance listed, please call us at 800-258-4448.

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
Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, BMC HealthNet, Celticare, Cigna, Fallon, Harvard Pilgrim, Health New England, Massachusetts Medicaid/MassHealth, Neighborhood Health Plan, Network Health, Tufts, United Healthcare. Coverage for services may vary by plan, so please contact your insurance provider for specific coverage information.

If you are uninsured, you may qualify for a state-funded program or a lower fee scale.

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.

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.

You can fill your birth control prescriptions at our health center instead of the pharmacy. For refills, please call ahead at 877-686-5772 option 2 to avoid a wait at the health center. Planned Parenthood is proud to offer same day prescription refill any day we are open. If you have an existing prescription with us, you can call before 9:00am, and your prescription will be available for pick up after 3pm on the SAME DAY. Please call ahead to verify pick-up hours. Please note that if you are using health insurance to cover the cost of your prescription, there may be restrictions on how many refills you can receive at one time.

Children under the age of 12 are not allowed in the waiting area unsupervised.

You can come to us for services that don’t require a medical exam. For example, birth control education and supplies; emergency contraception (AKA the morning after pill); pregnancy testing and counseling; STD testing, and testing and treatments for urinary tract infections.

How to Find Us
We are located at 470 Pleasant Street in a gray and white 3-story building. Free parking is available in our parking lot located behind our building. You'll find the entrance to the parking lot on Dewey Street.

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

Learn more about our services.

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Pricing and/or insurance information is subject to change at any time. This information is for informational purposes and does not constitute medical or legal advice. For further information, please refer to our Terms of Use.

This health center supports and welcomes all people regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity or biological sex, including but not limited to lesbian, gay, bisexual, queer, questioning, and intersex clients. All services are provided in a respectful and professional manner.

Find Care Near You

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.