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Free birth control, condoms available to Michigan residents under new state program

Free birth control

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has announced a new program that would provide free contraceptives including birth control, condoms and the "morning after" pills to residents during the month of November. Pictured is an Advance Local file photo of birth control.Star Ledger

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LANSING, MI – Free birth control and emergency contraception will be available to Michigan residents beginning in November under a new program announced by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on Wednesday, Oct. 23.

The new “Take Control of your Birth Control” program will provide free contraception including over-the-counter oral birth control pills, “morning after” pills and condoms to the general public, regardless of insurance, as long as supplies last starting Nov. 1, according to a news release from the governor’s office.

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