Volume 4 | January - April 2024
Quarterly News and Updates
April 2024
The Office of Family Planning (OFP) newsletter gives you the latest resources, news, and information in family planning and family planning-related services to support your important work.
Upcoming Events
The Provider Orientation is a live session conducted over Zoom that provides an overview of comprehensive family planning and resources, program benefits and services, client eligibility, provider responsibilities, and provider compliance. Only the site certifier (medical director, physician, physician assistant, certified nurse practitioner, or certified nurse midwife) who is responsible for overseeing the family planning services rendered at the service site should register to attend. 

  • August 8, 2024
  • October 10, 2024
  • December 12, 2024
Medi-Cal and Family PACT Bulletins
Beginning January 1, 2024, adults ages 26-49 meeting income requirements are eligible for full scope Medi-Cal, regardless of immigration status.

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The Medi-Cal Subscription Service (MCSS) is a free service that keeps you up-to-date on the latest Medi-Cal news. Subscribers receive subject-specific emails shortly after urgent announcements and other updates post on the Medi-Cal website.
 
New HCPCS Codes for Contraceptive Supplies
DHCS published the new 2024 first quarter rate updates for HCPCS codes A4269, J3490 and J7304 for contraceptive supplies.

Family PACT Provider Enrollment and Responsibility Policy Update
Effective April 15, 2024, DHCS has expanded the clinicians eligible to be a site certifier to include Physician Assistants (PAs) and has updated the required provider training requirements.
2024 Income Eligibility Guidelines for the Family PACT Program
On April 22, 2024, DHCS posted the updated Federal Poverty Guidelines for 2024 for Family PACT.
Website Updates
Newly Redesigned Home and Provider Enrollment Page
The Family PACT Home and Provider Enrollment webpages feature the latest program news/updates and more streamlined instructions about how providers can enroll into the Family PACT Program.
Newly Redesigned Online Training Center Learning Management System (LMS)
The Online Training Center was redesigned to make navigating online courses and signing up for the Provider Orientation more user-friendly.
Long-Acting Reversible Contraceptive (LARC) Resources
Check out the resources page on the Family PACT website and the Online Training Center for information on intrauterine device (IUD) and contraceptive implant trainings for your clinic staff.
Online Training Courses
Family PACT Benefit Update 2023 (New)
This course explains the new benefit changes in the Family PACT Program that were published in 2023 and how to apply them in clinical settings.
Person-Centered Contraceptive Counseling for Family PACT Clients (New)
This training covers best practices in person-centered contraceptive counseling and offers practical tools for providers to employ in their clinical encounters. Take the training to learn how to deliver quality contraceptive care by helping clients identify their preferences in the context of their lives, values, and beliefs.
Client Education Materials
Client Education Materials
Check out the client education materials page for our library of family planning and reproductive health client education materials. All these materials are made available to Family PACT providers free of charge.
Clinical Practice Alerts
Syphilis Screening, Diagnosis, and Treatment
Find out the latest guidelines for screening, diagnosis, and treatment are for syphilis and how to apply Family PACT benefits for Family PACT clients.

Urinary Tract Infections in Women
More than one-half of women will have at least one urinary tract infection (UTI) during their lifetime, and three to five percent of all women will have multiple recurrences. Find out what the latest clinical guidelines for screening and treatment of UTIs are and how to apply Family PACT policies and benefits for Family PACT clients.
Post-Pregnancy Contraception
Post-pregnancy contraception refers to contraception for those who have had an abortion, miscarriage, or delivered a newborn. It's important to talk about contraception to clients who recently delivered so they can plan for more children if desired. Find out how to determine Family PACT eligibility and the comprehensive contraception options Family PACT covers.
Contact Us
Program References

Department of Health Care Services, Office of Family Planning (Administrator of the Family PACT Program): (916) 650-0414

Family PACT Provider Enrollment Application: PAVE Portal


Family PACT Provider Locator (pre-recorded information):
Email Directory

Family PACT provider enrollment and recertification:

Family PACT provider training and orientation:

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