Be Smart
Medicaid Family Planning Waiver

Clinical Policy and Programs
Phone - (919) 855-4260
Fax - (919) 733-2796
DMA.BESMART@ncmail.net

On October 1, 2005, the NC Division of Medical Assistance implemented a 5-year demonstration waiver project for family planning services for the citizens of NC. The name of the program is BE SMART. This program is designed to reduce unintended pregnancies and improve the wellbeing of children and families in NC by extending eligibility for family planning services to eligible women ages 19 through 55 and men ages 19 through 60 who meet the eligibility requirements for participation.

Provider participation in the Be Smart program is open to all Medicaid enrolled providers whose licensure and accreditations allows them to provide family planning services. There are no additional enrollment requirements for Medicaid providers who are currently enrolled to provide family planning services.

Family Planning Waiver services can be provided by:

Important Memorandums

• Distribution of Oral Contraceptive Pills to FPW Patients by Health Departments - May 15, 2008
• Distribution of Oral Contraceptive Pills to Medicaid Patients by Health Departments - October 26, 2006

Additional information about the Be Smart program and family planning services covered through the waiver program is available in the following publications:

• May 2006 Special Bulletin, Family Planning Waiver "Be Smart"
• Medicaid Family Planning Waiver Fact Sheet
• NC Be Smart Family Planning Waiver Year One Interim Annual Report - January 2008 (2.5 MB)

Outreach materials are available at no charge to participating providers.