LANSING, Mich. (WNEM) – More than 300 locations across the state now have free birth control resources available to families, made possible by the Take Control of Your Birth Control program.

Governor Gretchen Whitmer made the announcement on Wednesday, November 13.

Available resources include over-the-counter oral contraceptive pills, emergency contraception, condoms, and family planning educational resources. The program was first announced in October and aims to expand access to contraception while supporting reproductive health.

Community partners, local health departments, MDHHS offices and federally qualified health centers in every county in the state participate. Families are encouraged to visit Take Control of Your Contraceptives website to find an interactive map of participating organizations.

Resources and contraceptives are available regardless of insurance and will continue as long as supplies last.

In addition to free supplies, Take Control of Your Birth Control will provide Michigan residents with the information they need to continue receiving vital supplies into the future. The initiative provides information on how to use your insurance to get free or low-cost birth control.

For those without insurance, the program offers a guide to applying for coverage through Medicaid and Plan First! program, which provides health care coverage for a variety of family planning services, including birth control, STI testing and treatment.

Plan first! was launched in 2023 and is a limited Medicaid benefit that covers family planning services for those who do not qualify for traditional Medicaid. It’s available to people of any age or gender who meet monthly income requirements and are Michigan residents.

Here’s how to apply Plan first!:

• Apply online Here
• Call 855-789-5610
• Visit a local MDHHS County Office

Additionally, open enrollment for health insurance began Friday, November 1st. The Affordable Care Act (ACA) guarantees coverage of preventive services for women, including free birth control and contraceptive counseling, by nearly all health insurance plans. People in Michigan can buy a health insurance plan until January 15, 2025 by visiting The health insurance market or by calling 800-318-2596.

For other family planning resources, including information about low-cost or no-cost reproductive health services provided by the state of Michigan, including through the state’s Medicaid program, click here.

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