Common use of Voluntary Family Planning Clause in Contracts

Voluntary Family Planning. The Contractor shall ensure direct access for any Member to a Provider, qualified by experience and training, to provide Family Planning Services, as such services are described in Appendix H. “Covered Services” to this Contract. The Contractor may not restrict a Member’s choice of his or her provider for Family Planning Services. Contractor must assure access to any qualified provider of Family Planning Services without requiring a referral from the PCP. The Contractor shall maintain confidentiality for Family Planning Services in accordance with applicable federal and state laws and judicial opinions for Members less than eighteen (18) years of age pursuant to Title X. 42 CFR 59.11, and KRS 214.185. Situations under which confidentiality may not be guaranteed are described in KRS 620.030, KRS 209.010 et seq., KRS 202A, and KRS 214.185. All information shall be provided to the Member in a confidential manner. Appointments for counseling and medical services shall be available as soon as possible with in a maximum of thirty (30) days. If it is not possible to provide complete medical services to Members less than 18 years of age on short notice, counseling and a medical appointment shall be provided right away preferably within ten (10) days. Adolescents in particular shall be assured that Family Planning Services are confidential and that any necessary follow-up will assure the Member’s privacy.

Voluntary Family Planning. The Contractor shall ensure direct access for any Member to a Provider, qualified by experience and training, to provide Family Planning Services, as such services are described in Appendix H. “Covered Services” I to this Contract. The Contractor may not restrict a Member’s choice of his or her provider for Family Planning Services. Contractor must assure access to any qualified provider of Family Planning Services without requiring a referral from the PCP. The Contractor shall maintain confidentiality for Family Planning Services in accordance with applicable federal and state laws and judicial opinions for Members less than eighteen (18) years of age pursuant to Title X. 42 CFR 59.11, and KRS 214.185. Situations under which confidentiality may not be guaranteed are described in KRS 620.030, KRS 209.010 et seq., KRS 202A, and KRS 214.185. All information shall be provided to the Member in a confidential manner. Appointments for counseling and medical services shall be available as soon as possible with in a maximum of thirty (30) days. If it is not possible to provide complete medical services to Members less than 18 years of age on short notice, counseling and a medical appointment shall be provided right away preferably within ten (10) days. Adolescents in particular shall be assured that Family Planning Services are confidential and that any necessary follow-up will assure the Member’s privacy.