Take Charge

The Take Charge Program offers free birth control/family planning services for women, men and teens in Washington State. The program covers one annual exam for women and free birth control (including tubal ligation for women and vasectomy for men) for one full year. Eligibility for Take Charge is based on income and citizenship/legal residency status.

To be eligible for the program, an applicant must:

• Be a U.S. Citizen or permanent/legal resident for at least 5 years

• Applicant cannot currently have health insurance that covers any family planning services

• Household income must be at or below 200% of the federal poverty level to qualify.

Use the Benefit Finder to see if you may be eligible for Take Charge.

You can apply for Take Charge at your local Take Charge Provider office.
To find a Take Charge provider near you please call the
Family Health Hotline at 1-800-322-2588.

Income Guidelines – 200% Federal Poverty Level

Income Guidelines effective April 1, 2011