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MRG UPDATED: NOVEMBER 2007 62 CATEGORICAL FACTORS FAMILY PLANNING BENEFIT PROGRAM (FPBP) Description: The FPBP provides Medicaid reimbursement for family planning services on a fee-for-service basis. Federal financial participation for such services is 90 percent in accordance with Section 1903(a)(5) of the Social Security Act. There is no local cost for services provided under the FPBP. Policy: The FPBP provides Medicaid coverage for family planning services only to men and women of childbearing age with incomes at or below 200% of the federal poverty level (FPL). FPBP services are available only to persons who are not otherwise eligible for Medicaid or Family Health Plus, or who have indicated in writing that they want to apply for the FPBP only. References: SSL Sect. 366(1)(a)(11) ADM 02 OMM/ADM-7 GISs 06 MA/028 06 MA/017 Interpretation: Males and females of child-bearing age whose income is at or below 200% of the FPL, may be eligible for the FPBP when they:  are New York State residents; and  are citizens or otherwise eligible immigrants with satisfactory immigration status; and are either:  not otherwise eligible for Medicaid or Family Health Plus (FHPlus) or have indicated in writing that they want to apply for the FPBP only; or  under age 21 and living with their parents and apply for family planning services and do not have parental financial information. Eligibility is determined by comparing only the income of the person under 21 to 200% of FPL. There is no resource test for the FPBP.