L.A. Care covers:
- Advisory Committee for Immunization Practices (ACIP) recommended vaccines
- Family planning services
- American Academy of Pediatrics Bright Futures recommendations
- Adverse childhood experiences (ACE) screening
- Asthma prevention services
- Preventive services for women recommended by the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
- Help to quit smoking, also called smoking cessation services
- United States Preventive Services Task Force Grade A and B recommended preventive services
Family Planning Services
Family planning services are provided to members of childbearing age to allow them to choose the number and spacing of children. These services include all methods of birth control approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
L.A. Care’s PCP and OB/GYN specialists are available for family planning services.
For family planning services, you may choose any Medi-Cal doctor or clinic not in-network with L.A. Care without having to get pre-approval (prior authorization) from L.A. Care.
If you get services not related to family planning from an out-of-network provider, those services might not be covered.
To learn more, call Member Services at 1-888-839-9909 (TTY: 711).
Chronic Disease Management
L.A. Care also covers chronic disease management programs focused the following conditions:
- Diabetes
- Cardiovascular disease
- Asthma/COPD
For preventive care information for members under age 21, visit the Child and Youth Well Care section of this handbook.