Long-Acting Reversible Contraceptives

Date: 07/14/23

Dear Providers and Staff:

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), in Arizona, 81.3% of women aged 18 to 49 years are at risk for unintended pregnancy, and 59.8% of women have ongoing or potential need for contraceptive services.

Arizona Complete Health-Complete Care Plan and Care1st Health Plan Arizona (Care1st) support and encourage you to have contraceptive counseling conversations with your patients. Here are three reasons to specifically discuss Long-Acting Reversible Contraceptives (LARCs) with your patients:

1. Highly effective and low maintenance
2. Increased AHCCCS rates for physician-administered drugs including LARCs effective January 1, 2023
3. No prior authorization required

The attached flyer discusses LARC benefits and types.

Additional Resources

1. Birth control options explained in patient-friendly language
   • Planned Parenthood
   • U.S. Department of Health & Human Services
2. Colorful educational materials for patients
   • Beyond the Pill – University of California, San Francisco
3. CDC Contraceptive Guidance for Health Care Providers
   • Centers for Disease Control and Prevents
4. Tips on starting contraceptive counseling conversations with your patients
   • Will you ask Her

For AzCH-CCP questions: Contact the pharmacy team at (888) 788-4408 (Options 3, 7)

For Care1st questions: Contact the pharmacy team at (866) 560-4042 (Options 5, 5)