Pittsburgh Family Planning Health Center of Pittsburgh, PA

Additional Information

Appointment Information

Birth control refill pick ups are available: Birth control refills are available everyday during our regular business hours. We can also mail your pills right to your doorstep if you prefer! Just give our office a call to let us know if you'd like to come pick up supplies or have them sent to you directly.

At this health center you can come in for appointments that do not require a medical exam. For example, birth control education and supplies; emergency contraception (morning after pill); pregnancy testing and counseling; STD testing; testing and treatment for urinary tract infections.

We provide educational materials specifically for people with developmental disabilities.

We do not provide childcare services. We request that you please make childcare arrangements.

PPWP does not have its own parking lot or garage. We recommend that you park in one of the three nearby garages: one is on the corner of Ninth Street and Penn Avenue, one is the Convention Center lot on 10th Street, and one is the Greyhound Station Parking Garage located at the corner of 11th Street and Liberty Avenue. We are also extremely easy to get to by bus. Check the Pittsburgh Port Authority website to see which bus line is most convenient for you: http://www.portauthority.org.

Specialty Services

Pills by Mail is available at this health center — a service that delivers birth control pills to your home each month. Patients with a current prescription for some of the birth control pills that we offer at our health center can order Pills by Mail.

Payment Information

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

Fees for services are based on your household income.

You will not be turned away because of your inability to pay.

We accept the following forms of payment:

• Cash
• Check
• Major Credit/Debit Cards

Payment is expected at time of service.

If you have insurance: Bring insurance card, photo ID and a form of payment. If you are on a parent or spouse's insurance, you will need to know their birthday.

If you do not have insurance: Bring pay stubs and proof of any other household income and a form of payment.

Insurance Information

Please see the provided list of insurance plans to find out which ones include Planned Parenthood as an in-network provider.

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

Please be sure to bring your insurance card to your visit.

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