Code of Massachusetts Regulations
130 CMR - DIVISION OF MEDICAL ASSISTANCE
Title 130 CMR 421.000 - Family Planning Agency Services
Section 421.413 - Counseling

Universal Citation: 130 MA Code of Regs 130.421
Current through Register 1531, September 27, 2024

A family planning agency must provide counseling to assist members in achieving their family planning goals . Such couns e ling may included is cussing general health, human an atomy, physiology, reproduction, and all available methods of contraception. Specific information about the safety of a method (potential side effects or complications), its effectiveness, its acceptability to member and partner, and its correct usage must be given. Surgical procedures must be discussed if the member prefers a permanent method of contraception. Follow-up counseling may include reinforcement of contraceptive instructions and reproductive information, discussion of member concerns or problems, and additional education.

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