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Category Women's Health
O
Subcategory ther Services Under Medicaid
Topic Breast/Cervical Cancer Under Medicaid
Full Title Medicaid Breast and Cervical Cancer Treatment Coverage Expansions, 2002
Data Type Text
Offers
Screening OptionsPresumptive Eligibility?
Alabama Option 1 No
Alaska No
Options 1 and 2
Arizona Option 1 No
No
Arkansas Options 1, 2, and 3
Yes
California Options 1 and 3
Colorado Option 1 Yes
O
Connecticut ption 1 Yes
Delaware Options 1 and 2Yes
NA
District of Columbia NA
Florida Option 1 No
Georgia Yes
Options 1, 2, and 3
Hawaii Option 1 No
Idaho Option 1 Yes
Illinois No
Options 1 and 2
Indiana Option 1 No
Iowa Yes
Options 1 and 3
Kansas Option 1 No
Kentucky Options 1 and 2No
No
Louisiana Options 1 and 2
Maine Option 1 No
Maryland Options 1 and 2No
MassachusettsNA NA
No
Michigan Options 1, 2, and 3
Minnesota Option 1 Yes
Yes
Mississippi Options 1, 2, and 3
Missouri Option 1 Yes
Montana Option 1 No
Nebraska Options 1 and 3Yes
Nevada Yes
Options 1 and 2
New Hampshire Yes
Options 1 and 2
Yes
New JerseyOptions 1 and 2
New Mexico Option 1 Yes
New York Options 1 and 2Yes
Option 1 No
North Carolina
North Dakota No
Options 1 and 2
Ohio Option 1 No
Oklahoma NA NA
Oregon Option 1 Yes
Pennsylvania Option 1 No
Rhode Island Yes
Options 1, 2, and 3
Option 1 No
South Carolina
South Dakota Option 1 No
Yes
Tennessee Options 1, 2, and 3
Texas Option 1 Yes
All 22 DC
United States 50 States +Yes
Utah No
Options 1, 2, and 3
Vermont Option 1 No
Virginia Option 1 No
Washington No
Options 1 and 2
Options 1 and 3
West Virginia Yes
Wisconsin Option 1 Yes
Wyoming Option 1 No
Notes Data as of December 2002.Under the Breast and Cervical Cancer Prevention and Treatment Act of 2000, states ha
Definitions Option 1: Any woman screened by a provider in the CDC screening network is eligible for treatment.Option 2: Any w
Sources Kaiser Family Foundation, Women''s Access to Care: A State-Level Analysis of Key Health Policies, July 2003, ava
Footnote 1 All 50 states and DC have opted to participate in the federal program. Twenty-five states have selected Option 1 on
Footnote 2 Specific information on the jurisdiction''s screening options and presumptive eligibility was not available.
Footnote 3 Funding for Massachusetts'' program was cut before the program started running. Additional information on the sta
Footnote 4 Oklahoma does not have an approved plan but has enacted legislation that indicates a plan will be submitted.
and Treatment Act of 2000, states have the option to provide full Medicaid benefits to uninsured women under age 65 who are diagnosed wit
eligible for treatment.Option 2: Any woman screened by a non-CDC network provider who receives some CDC funds to support screening se
f Key Health Policies, July 2003, available at http://www.kff.org/womenshealth/loader.cfm?url=/commonspot/security/getfile.cfm&PageID
five states have selected Option 1 only; twelve states have selected Options 1 and 2; four states have selected Options 1 and 3; and seven s
gibility was not available.
ng. Additional information on the state''s screening option/presumptive eligibility was not available.
icates a plan will be submitted.
under age 65 who are diagnosed with cervical or breast cancer through the National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program. C
e CDC funds to support screening services is eligible for treatment.Option 3: Any woman screened by a provider the state decides to consid
spot/security/getfile.cfm&PageID=14279 . Information based on Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, "Breast and Cervical Can
elected Options 1 and 3; and seven states have selected all three options.
l Cancer Early Detection Program. Coverage extends throughout the duration of treatment.
provider the state decides to consider part of the CDC screening network is eligible for treatment.Presumptive eligibility allows women who
d Services, "Breast and Cervical Cancer Prevention and Treatment Activity Map," available at http://cms.hhs.gov/bccpt/bccptmap.asp .
mptive eligibility allows women who appear to be eligible for Medicaid to enroll in the program on a temporary basis and receive services wh
hhs.gov/bccpt/bccptmap.asp .
porary basis and receive services while their Medicaid applications are processed.
Category Women's Health
A
Subcategory bortion Policy
Topic Mandatory Waiting Periods
Full Title Mandatory Waiting Period and Information Requirements for Women Seeking Abortions, as of December 9, 2005
Data Type Text
Delay
Mandatory Waiting Period and Biased Information Requirements Enacted?
24-hour
Alabama Currently Enforced delay
Alaska No delay
Currently Enforced
Arizona No
24-hour
Arkansas Currently Enforced delay. Requires woman to receive state-directed counseling and the option to view the state-pre
California No
Colorado No
Connecticut oN
24-hour delay
Delaware Enforcement Stayed by Federal Court
No
District of Columbia
Florida No delay. Requires woman to receive information in person from a health care provider. (Currently in lit
Enforcement Stayed by State Court
Georgia 24-hour
Currently Enforced delay
Guam NA NA
Hawaii No
Idaho 24-hour
Currently Enforced delay
Illinois No
Indiana 18-hour
Currently Enforced delay. Requires woman to receive information in person from a health care provider. (In litigat
Iowa No
Kansas 24-hour
Currently Enforced delay
24-hour
Kentucky Currently Enforced delay
24-hour
Louisiana Currently Enforced delay. Requires woman to receive information in person from a health care provider.
Maine No
Maryland No
Massachusetts 24-hour delay
Enforcement Stayed by Federal Court
24-hour
Michigan Currently Enforced delay
24-hour
Minnesota Currently Enforced delay
24-hour
Mississippi Currently Enforced delay. Requires woman to receive information in person from a health care provider.
24-hour
Missouri Currently Enforced delay
24-hour delay
Montana Enforcement Stayed by State Court
24-hour
Nebraska Currently Enforced delay
Nevada No
New HampshireNo
New JerseyNo
New Mexico No
New York No
No
North Carolina
North Dakota 24-hour
Currently Enforced delay
Ohio 24-hour
Currently Enforced delay. Requires woman to receive information in person from a health care provider.
24-hour
Oklahoma Currently Enforced delay
Oregon No
Pennsylvania 24-hour
Currently Enforced delay
Puerto RicoNA NA
NA
Residence Unknown NA
Rhode Island No
Currently Enforceddelay
South Carolina 1-hour
South Dakota 24-hour
Currently Enforced delay
2-day delay State Court
Tennessee Enforcement Stayed by (excluding the day on which information is given and day of procedure).
Texas 24-hour
Currently Enforced delay
30
United States Yes
Utah 24-hour
Currently Enforced delay. Requires woman to receive information in person from a health care provider.
Vermont No
NA
Virgin Islands NA
Virginia 24-hour
Currently Enforced delay
Washington No
Currently Enforced delay
West Virginia 24-hour
24-hour
Wisconsin Currently Enforced delay. Requires woman to receive information in person from a health care provider.
Wyoming No
Notes Data as of December 2005.
Definitions
Sources Mandatory Delays and Biased Information Requirements, January 2006, from The Center for Reproductive Rights,
Footnote 1 Mandatory delays in five of the 30 states are either not currently enforced or enjoined by federal or state courts.
Abortions, as of December 9, 2005
g and the option to view the state-prepared materials, "prior to and in no event on the same day as the abortion".
health care provider. (Currently in litigation).
om a health care provider. (In litigation.)
om a health care provider.
om a health care provider.
om a health care provider.
ay of procedure).
om a health care provider.
om a health care provider.
The Center for Reproductive Rights, available at http://www.crlp.org/pub_fac_manddelay1.html.
joined by federal or state courts.
Category Women's Health
W
Subcategory omen's Preventive Health
Topic Mammogram Rate by Race/Ethnicity
Full Title Percent of Women Age 50 and Older Who Report Having Had a Mammogram Within the Last Two Years, by Race
Data Type Percent
White Black Hispanic American
Asian/Pacific Islander Indian/Alaskan
Alabama 0.7894 0.8153 NA NA NA
Alaska 0.7686 NA NA NA 0.8706
Arizona 0.7993 NA 0.8074 NA NA
Arkansas 0.7445 0.8095 NA NA NA
California 0.8277 NA 0.8475 NA NA
Colorado 0.7726 NA 0.7678 NA NA
Connecticut 0.8439 0.8404 0.8734 NA NA
Delaware 0.8547 0.9396 NA NA NA
0.8334
District of Columbia 0.8591 NA NA NA
Florida 0.8291 0.7874 0.767 NA NA
Georgia 0.8286 0.8435 NA NA NA
Guam NA NA NA NA NA
Hawaii 0.7811 NA 0.7586 0.8364 NA
Idaho 0.727 NA NA NA NA
Illinois 0.7737 0.7714 NA NA NA
Indiana 0.7345 0.789 NA NA NA
Iowa 0.7926 NA NA NA NA
Kansas 0.7822 0.8205 0.6617 NA NA
Kentucky 0.7681 NA NA NA NA
Louisiana 0.7947 0.7937 NA NA NA
Maine 0.8443 NA NA NA NA
Maryland 0.8314 0.9 NA NA NA
Massachusetts 0.9 0.8679 0.9433 NA NA
Michigan 0.8303 0.87 NA NA NA
Minnesota 0.844 NA NA NA NA
Mississippi 0.6982 0.6831 NA NA NA
Missouri 0.7346 0.8207 NA NA NA
Montana 0.7657 NA NA NA 0.741
Nebraska 0.7631 NA NA NA NA
Nevada 0.717 NA NA NA NA
New Hampshire 0.8201 NA NA NA NA
New Jersey 0.7879 0.8585 0.8531 NA NA
New Mexico 0.751 NA 0.7027 NA 0.7674
New York 0.8252 0.8173 0.8868 NA NA
North Carolina 0.8287 0.8408 0.7718 NA 0.7987
North Dakota 0.8066 NA NA NA NA
Ohio 0.8155 0.8309 NA NA NA
Oklahoma 0.7157 0.7245 NA NA 0.7998
Oregon 0.8128 NA NA NA NA
Pennsylvania 0.8 0.7807 0.9034 NA NA
Puerto RicoNA NA 0.7906 NA NA
NA
Residence Unknown NA NA NA NA
Rhode Island 0.8752 NA 0.8524 NA NA
South Carolina 0.78 0.8364 NA NA NA
South Dakota 0.7818 NA NA NA 0.7407
Tennessee 0.8141 0.8366 NA NA NA
Texas 0.7628 0.7632 0.703 NA NA
United States 0.8018 0.8131 0.8056 0.7927 0.7
Utah 0.7522 NA NA NA NA
Vermont 0.8207 NA NA NA NA
Virgin Islands 0.6705 0.6952 0.5807 NA NA
Virginia 0.8164 0.7952 NA NA NA
Washington 0.8005 NA 0.7889 0.8537 0.8064
West Virginia 0.7805 NA NA NA NA
Wisconsin 0.8049 0.898 NA NA NA
Wyoming 0.737 NA NA NA NA
Notes U.S. totals include territories. This measure includes women age 50 and older in the non-institutionalized civilian po
Definitions NSD: Not Sufficient Data. In this case the state sample had fewer than 100 respondents.
Sources Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System Survey Data. Atlan
Within the Last Two Years, by Race/Ethnicity, 2006
n the non-institutionalized civilian population who report having had a mammogram within the last two years. The U.S. Preventive Services T
veillance System Survey Data. Atlanta, Georgia: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and Preventi
ears. The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommends screening mammography, with or without clinical breast examination (CBE), ev
ers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2008.
clinical breast examination (CBE), every 1-2 years for women aged 40 and older. Racial/ethnic groups are mutually exclusive. For informatio
re mutually exclusive. For information about the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) Survey, visit the BRFSS home page a
Survey, visit the BRFSS home page available at http://www.cdc.gov/brfss/index.htm.
Category Women's Health
W
Subcategory omen's Preventive Health
Topic Pap Smear Rate by Race/Ethnicity
Full Title Percent of Women Age 18 and Older Who Report Having Had a Pap Smear Within the Last Three Years, by Race/
Data Type Percent
White Black Hispanic American
Asian/Pacific Islander Indian/Alaskan
Alabama 0.8345 0.8401 NA NA NA
Alaska 0.8691 NA NA NA 0.9009
Arizona 0.874 NA 0.7967 NA 0.8748
Arkansas 0.8179 0.8375 NA NA NA
California 0.8574 0.9 0.8259 0.8132 NA
Colorado 0.8551 NA 0.8568 NA NA
Connecticut 0.9 0.8894 0.8425 0.8114 NA
Delaware 0.8963 0.8697 NA NA NA
0.9078
District of Columbia 0.8891 0.8695 NA NA
Florida 0.8406 0.8 0.815 NA NA
Georgia 0.8787 0.9035 0.7717 NA NA
Guam NA NA NA NA NA
Hawaii 0.8621 NA 0.8316 0.7824 NA
Idaho 0.7701 NA 0.8244 NA NA
Illinois 0.8259 0.8899 0.8579 NA NA
Indiana 0.8141 0.8385 0.8783 NA NA
Iowa 0.8629 NA 0.8448 NA NA
Kansas 0.8369 0.8711 0.8353 NA NA
Kentucky 0.832 0.8665 NA NA NA
Louisiana 0.853 0.8694 0.6754 NA NA
Maine 0.8911 NA NA NA NA
Maryland 0.8777 0.8865 0.8343 0.8433 NA
Massachusetts0.8844 0.9292 0.7988 0.814 NA
Michigan 0.9 0.8963 0.8656 NA NA
Minnesota 0.8658 NA NA NA NA
Mississippi 0.8279 0.8635 NA NA NA
Missouri 0.7953 0.8618 NA NA NA
Montana 0.8166 NA NA NA 0.8644
Nebraska 0.8152 NA 0.7841 NA NA
Nevada 0.8 NA 0.8506 NA NA
New Hampshire 0.8858 NA NA NA NA
New Jersey 0.8398 0.8769 0.8554 0.7708 NA
New Mexico 0.8198 NA 0.8551 NA 0.7837
New York 0.8556 0.8676 0.883 NA NA
North Carolina 0.8664 0.8987 0.8401 0.7566 0.9099
North Dakota 0.8488 NA NA NA NA
Ohio 0.8289 0.9181 0.7863 NA NA
Oklahoma 0.7926 0.8291 0.8114 NA 0.8292
Oregon 0.8342 NA 0.8542 NA NA
Pennsylvania 0.833 0.8195 0.8506 NA NA
Puerto RicoNA NA 0.7229 NA NA
NA
Residence Unknown NA NA NA NA
Rhode Island 0.9 0.8952 0.9052 NA NA
South Carolina 0.9 0.9063 0.8759 NA NA
South Dakota 0.8496 NA NA NA 0.8846
Tennessee 0.8488 0.9141 NA NA NA
Texas 0.8222 0.8094 0.7745 NA NA
United States 0.8448 0.8722 0.8157 0.7558 0.8052
Utah 0.7493 NA 0.7183 NA NA
Vermont 0.8758 NA NA NA NA
Virgin Islands 0.8569 0.8071 0.8348 NA NA
Virginia 0.856 0.8906 0.8771 NA NA
Washington 0.8416 0.8256 0.8831 0.7923 0.8939
West Virginia 0.8402 NA NA NA NA
Wisconsin 0.8636 0.9202 NA NA NA
Wyoming 0.8079 NA 0.8203 NA NA
Notes U.S. totals include territories. This measure includes women age 18 and older in the non-institutionalized civi
Definitions NSD: Not Sufficient Data. In this case the state sample had fewer than 100 respondents.
Sources Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System Survey Data. Atlan
Within the Last Three Years, by Race/Ethnicity, 2006
d older in the non-institutionalized civilian population who report having had a pap smear within the last three years. The U.S. Preventive Serv
00 respondents.
veillance System Survey Data. Atlanta, Georgia: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and Preventi
hree years. The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommends pap smears at least every three years in women who have been sexually
ers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2008.
rs in women who have been sexually active and have a cervix. Racial/ethnic groups are mutually exclusive.For information about the Behavio
ve.For information about the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) Survey, visit the BRFSS home page available at http://ww
FSS home page available at http://www.cdc.gov/brfss/index.htm.
Category Women's Health
W
Subcategory omen's Preventive Health
Topic Percent of Women who had Dental Visit
Full Title Percentage of Women who Visited the Dentist or Dental Clinic within the Past Year, 2006
Data Type Percent
Alabama 0.6866
Alaska 0.6754
Arizona 0.6961
Arkansas 0.6354
California 0.7182
Colorado 0.7204
Connecticut 0.8257
Delaware 0.7735
0.731
District of Columbia
Florida 0.7084
Georgia 0.725
Guam NA
Hawaii 0.7536
Idaho 0.6864
Illinois 0.7134
Indiana 0.7068
Iowa 0.7678
Kansas 0.7266
Kentucky 0.6327
Louisiana 0.6489
Maine 0.7271
Maryland 0.767
Massachusetts 0.794
Michigan 0.7736
Minnesota 0.8169
Mississippi 0.615
Missouri 0.6553
Montana 0.6984
Nebraska 0.7449
Nevada 0.7033
New Hampshire 0.7816
New Jersey 0.7613
New Mexico 0.6644
New York 0.7498
North Carolina 0.6954
North Dakota 0.7528
Ohio 0.7569
Oklahoma 0.5914
Oregon 0.6995
Pennsylvania 0.7268
Puerto Rico 0.7724
NA
Residence Unknown
Rhode Island 0.8122
South Carolina 0.6787
South Dakota 0.725
Tennessee 0.6672
Texas 0.6381
United States 0.7182
Utah 0.7216
Vermont 0.7539
Virgin Islands 0.6409
Virginia 0.7558
Washington 0.7403
West Virginia 0.6357
Wisconsin 0.7892
Wyoming 0.6985
Notes U.S. total includes territories. Includes women age 18 and older in the non-institionalized population who rep
Definitions
Sources Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System Survey Data. Atlan
on-institionalized population who reported visiting the dentist or dental clinic within the past year for any reason. For information about
veillance System Survey Data. Atlanta, Georgia: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and Preventi
reason. For information about the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) Survey, visit the BRFSS home page available
ers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2008.
visit the BRFSS home page available at http://www.cdc.gov/brfss/index.htm.
Category Women's Health
B
Subcategory reastfeeding
Topic Breastfeeding Rates
Full Title Percentage of Children Ever Breastfed by Age and Exclusivity Among Children born in 2006
Data Type Percent
Breastfed at 6 monthsat 12 months
Ever breastfed Exclusive breastfeeding through
Breastfed Exclusive breastfeeding through 3 months 6 months
Alabama 0.588 0.266 0.114 0.242 0.063
Alaska 0.885 0.489 0.262 0.455 0.169
Arizona 0.765 0.453 0.223 0.297 0.119
Arkansas 0.615 0.269 0.106 0.236 0.063
California 0.847 0.53 0.311 0.424 0.186
Colorado 0.825 0.595 0.305 0.492 0.226
Connecticut 0.749 0.419 0.233 0.351 0.144
Delaware 0.667 0.328 0.154 0.281 0.075
0.696
District of Columbia 0.456 0.202 0.313 0.133
Florida 0.757 0.372 0.182 0.307 0.119
Georgia 0.625 0.364 0.181 0.28 0.148
Hawaii 0.882 0.563 0.35 0.449 0.224
Idaho 0.798 0.551 0.253 0.467 0.177
Illinois 0.695 0.387 0.159 0.285 0.119
Indiana 0.711 0.372 0.189 0.289 0.106
Iowa 0.681 0.332 0.158 0.323 0.106
Kansas 0.781 0.438 0.236 0.36 0.168
Kentucky 0.536 0.289 0.158 0.272 0.094
Louisiana 0.491 0.207 0.099 0.178 0.05
Maine 0.75 0.457 0.26 0.387 0.181
Maryland 0.764 0.433 0.254 0.285 0.101
Massachusetts 0.782 0.447 0.245 0.39 0.135
Michigan 0.648 0.312 0.144 0.235 0.107
Minnesota 0.799 0.516 0.247 0.398 0.15
Mississippi 0.483 0.201 0.087 0.168 0.046
Missouri 0.653 0.331 0.149 0.248 0.085
Montana 0.827 0.568 0.306 0.408 0.205
Nebraska 0.768 0.462 0.226 0.317 0.119
Nevada 0.793 0.453 0.225 0.318 0.097
New Hampshire 0.784 0.551 0.305 0.426 0.206
New Jersey 0.814 0.53 0.274 0.297 0.132
New Mexico 0.726 0.422 0.257 0.332 0.14
New York 0.764 0.494 0.289 0.249 0.096
North Carolina 0.669 0.367 0.189 0.302 0.131
North Dakota 0.711 0.376 0.206 0.337 0.111
Ohio 0.585 0.297 0.12 0.224 0.091
Oklahoma 0.656 0.274 0.124 0.306 0.084
Oregon 0.914 0.63 0.37 0.566 0.208
Pennsylvania 0.676 0.358 0.194 0.293 0.101
Rhode Island 0.754 0.404 0.198 0.318 0.087
South Carolina 0.613 0.304 0.139 0.255 0.096
South Dakota 0.768 0.475 0.221 0.365 0.176
Tennessee 0.588 0.379 0.148 0.282 0.128
Texas 0.782 0.487 0.253 0.342 0.142
United States 0.739 0.434 0.227 0.331 0.136
Utah 0.928 0.695 0.339 0.508 0.24
Vermont 0.801 0.595 0.384 0.492 0.235
Virginia 0.797 0.483 0.258 0.387 0.188
Washington 0.864 0.58 0.35 0.488 0.253
West Virginia 0.588 0.272 0.126 0.213 0.084
Wisconsin 0.755 0.486 0.259 0.452 0.168
Wyoming 0.842 0.508 0.267 0.462 0.168
Notes The information on children born in 2006 is from interviews conducted through November of 2009. Data is prelimina
Definitions Exclusive Breastfeeding: Only breast milk is fed to child, no solids, no water, and no other liquids.
Sources Breastfeeding Report Card, United States 2009: Outcome Indicators, based on the United States National Immuniz
born in 2006
November of 2009. Data is preliminary.
nd no other liquids.
the United States National Immunization Survey, 2006 Births, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Department of Health and
revention, Department of Health and Human Services. Available at http://www.cdc.gov/breastfeeding/data/report_card2.htm.
ta/report_card2.htm.
Category Women's Health
M
Subcategory andated Benefits in Private Insurance
Topic Cancer Screening for Women
Full Title State Mandated Benefits: Cancer Screening for Women, 2008
Data Type Text
Breast Cancer Screening? Screening?Screening?
Cancer Cancer
Ovarian Cancer
Mandates Any Type of CervicalScreening for Women?
Alabama Yes Yes No No
Alaska Yes Yes Yes No
Arizona Yes Yes No No
Arkansas Yes Yes No No
California Yes Yes Yes No
Colorado Yes Yes No No
Y
Connecticut es Yes No No
Delaware Yes Yes Yes No
Yes
District of Columbia Yes Yes No
Florida Yes Yes No No
Georgia Yes Yes Yes Yes
Hawaii Yes Yes No No
Idaho Yes Yes No No
Illinois Yes Yes Yes No
Indiana Yes Yes No No
Iowa Yes Yes No No
Kansas Yes Yes Yes No
Kentucky Yes Yes No No
Louisiana Yes Yes Yes No
Maine Yes Yes Yes No
Maryland Yes Yes No No
MassachusettsYes Yes Yes No
Michigan Yes Yes No No
Minnesota Yes Yes Yes Yes
Mississippi Yes Yes No No
Missouri Yes Yes Yes No
Montana Yes Yes No No
Nebraska Yes Yes No No
Nevada Yes Yes Yes No
New HampshireYes Yes No No
New JerseyYes Yes Yes No
New Mexico Yes Yes Yes No
New York Yes Yes Yes No
Yes
North Carolina Yes Yes Yes
North Dakota Yes Yes No No
Ohio Yes Yes Yes No
Oklahoma Yes Yes Yes No
Oregon Yes Yes Yes No
Pennsylvania Yes Yes Yes No
Rhode Island Yes Yes Yes No
Yes
South Carolina Yes Yes No
South Dakota Yes Yes No No
Tennessee Yes Yes Yes No
Texas Yes Yes Yes No
49 4 2 3
United States + DC Yes9 + DC Yes8 + DC Yes Yes
Utah No No No No
Vermont Yes Yes No No
Virginia Yes Yes Yes No
Washington Yes Yes No No
Yes
West Virginia Yes Yes No
Wisconsin Yes Yes Yes No
Wyoming Yes Yes Yes No
Notes Data as of March 15, 2008. These requirements apply to managed care organizations and to the large group marke
Definitions
Sources Health Policy Tracking Service, a service of Thomson West, April 2008, available at http://www.netscan.com.
Footnote 1 Current law stipulates that health plans must provide coverage for the ovarian cancer monitoring test (CA-125) subs
zations and to the large group market (50+ employees) only.
ble at http://www.netscan.com.
cancer monitoring test (CA-125) subsequent to treatment. However, the law does not indicate that coverage should be provided for routine s
rage should be provided for routine screening.
Category Women's Health
M
Subcategory andated Benefits in Private Insurance
Topic Direct Access to OB/GYNs
Full Title State Mandated Benefits: Direct Access to OB/GYNs, 2008
Data Type Text
Notes
Mandates Direct Access to OB/GYNs?
Alabama Yes
Alaska No
Arizona No
Arkansas Yes
California Yes Exception: does not apply to specialized health care service plan.
Colorado Yes In the alternative, a request for a timely referral shall not be unreasonably withheld.
Y
Connecticut es
Delaware Yes Prohibits additional copay or surcharge; enrollees must be notified about direct access requirement.
Yes
District of Columbia
Florida Yes Limit of one (1) visit per year.
Georgia Yes Enrollees must be notified about direct access requirement.
Guam No
Hawaii No
Idaho Yes
Illinois Yes Enrollees must be notified about direct access requirement.
Indiana No
Iowa No
Kansas Yes Limit of one (1) visit per year to an in-network OB/GYN.
Kentucky Yes Direct access provided for an annual pap smear.
Louisiana Yes At least two (2) visits a year, where the second visit is permitted based upon medical necessity, plus any
Maine Yes Limit of one (1) visit a year.
Maryland Yes
MassachusettsYes Requires direct access for an annual preventative health exam, maternity care, and medically necessary
Michigan Yes Enrollees must be notified about direct access requirement.
Minnesota Yes Prohibits additional copay requirement.
Mississippi Yes
Missouri Yes Limit of one (1) visit per year currently. Prohibits additional copay and provides unlimited access.
Montana Yes Prohibits additional copay or surcharge; enrollees must be notified about direct access requirement.
Nebraska No
Nevada Yes
New HampshireYes Enrollees must be notified about direct access requirement; limit of 1 visit per year.
New JerseyNo
New Mexico No
New York Yes Enrollees must be notified about direct access requirement; at least 2 visits a year covered.
Yes
North Carolina Enrollees must be notified about direct access requirement.
North Dakota No
Ohio Yes Prohibits limiting the number of visits provided per year and imposing additional copays or surcharges.
Oklahoma No
Oregon Yes At least 1 exam a year, plus medically necessary follow-up care or pregnancy-related services.
Pennsylvania Yes
Puerto RicoNo
Rhode Island Yes Limit of 1 visit a year.
Yes
South Carolina At least 2 visits a year for any female enrollee over 13 years of age. Enrollees must be notified about dir
South Dakota No
Tennessee No
Texas Yes Prohibits additional copay or surcharge; enrollees must be notified about direct access requirement.
36
United States + DC Yes
Utah Yes Enrollees must be notified about direct access requirement.
Vermont No
No
Virgin Islands
Virginia Yes Enrollees must be notified about direct access requirement; limit of 1 visit per year.
Washington Yes
Yes
West Virginia Prohibits additional copay or surcharge; enrollees must be notified about direct access requirement.
Wisconsin Yes Enrollees must be notified about direct access requirement.
Wyoming No
Notes Data as of February 2008. These requirements apply to managed care organizations and to the large
Definitions
Sources Health Policy Tracking Service, a service of Thomson West, available at http://www.netscan.com.
onably withheld.
about direct access requirement.
sed upon medical necessity, plus any care related to pregnancy.
ternity care, and medically necessary gynecologic evaluations and subsequent necessary treatments. Prohibits additional copay or surcharge
nd provides unlimited access.
about direct access requirement.
1 visit per year.
2 visits a year covered.
ng additional copays or surcharges.
pregnancy-related services.
Enrollees must be notified about direct access requirement.
about direct access requirement.
1 visit per year.
about direct access requirement.
care organizations and to the large group market (50+ employees) only.
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rohibits additional copay or surcharge.
Category Women's Health
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Subcategory andated Benefits in Private Insurance
Topic OB/GYNs as Primary Care Providers
Full Title State Mandated Benefits: OB/GYNs as Primary Care Providers, 2008
Data Type Text
Mandates OB/GYNs as Primary Care Providers?
Alabama Yes
Alaska Yes
Arizona Yes
Arkansas No
California Yes
Colorado No
Y
Connecticut es
Delaware Yes
Yes
District of Columbia
Florida No
Georgia No
Guam No
Hawaii Yes
Idaho Yes
Illinois No
Indiana Yes
Iowa Yes
Kansas No
Kentucky Yes
Louisiana Yes
Maine Yes
Maryland Yes
MassachusettsNo
Michigan No
Minnesota No
Mississippi Yes
Missouri Yes
Montana Yes
Nebraska Yes
Nevada No
New HampshireNo
New JerseyNo
New Mexico No
New York No
No
North Carolina
North Dakota No
Ohio No
Oklahoma No
Oregon Yes
Pennsylvania No
Puerto RicoYes
Rhode Island No
No
South Carolina
South Dakota No
Tennessee No
Texas No
22
United States + DC Yes
Utah Yes
Vermont No
No
Virgin Islands
Virginia No
Washington No
Yes
West Virginia
Wisconsin Yes
Wyoming No
Notes U.S. total does not include territories.Data as of February 2008. These requirements apply to managed care organiz
Definitions
Sources Health Policy Tracking Service, a service of Thomson West, available at http://www.netscan.com.
Footnote 1 State gives some, if not all, insurers the option to choose Ob/Gyns as primary care providers
ments apply to managed care organizations and to the large group market (50+ employees) only.
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care providers
Category Women's Health
M
Subcategory andated Benefits in Private Insurance
Topic Minimum IP Mastectomy Stay
Full Title State Mandated Benefits: Inpatient Mastectomy Stay, 2008
Data Type Text
Notes
Mandates Coverage of Mastectomy Stay?
Alabama No
Alaska No
Arizona No
Arkansas Yes 48 hours
California Yes Length of stay determined by surgeon in consultation with patient.
Colorado No
Y
Connecticut es 48 hours, longer if determined to be medically necessary.
Delaware No
No
District of Columbia
Florida Yes Length of stay determined by surgeon to be medically necessary.
Georgia Yes Inpatient length of stay determined by physician to be medically necessary.
Guam NA
Hawaii No
Idaho No
Illinois Yes Inpatient stay to be determined by physician.
Indiana No
Iowa No
Kansas No
Kentucky Yes Length of stay determined by surgeon in consultation with patient.
Louisiana No
Maine Yes Length of stay determined by surgeon in consultation with patient.
Maryland Yes If less than 48 hours patient entitled to a visiting nurse within 24 hours of discharge.
MassachusettsNo
Michigan No
Minnesota No
Mississippi No
Missouri No
Montana Yes Length of stay determined by surgeon in consultation with patient.
Nebraska No
Nevada No
New HampshireNo
New JerseyNo
New Mexico Yes 48 hour stay.
New York Yes Inpatient stay determined by physician.
Yes
North Carolina Inpatient stay determined by physician.
North Dakota No
Ohio No
Oklahoma Yes 48 hour stay.
Oregon Yes Inpatient stay.
Pennsylvania Yes Inpatient stay determined by physician.
Puerto RicoNA
Rhode Island Yes 48 hour stay.
Yes
South Carolina 48 hour stay.
South Dakota No
Tennessee No
Texas Yes 48 hour stay.
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United States Yes
Utah No
Vermont No
NA
Virgin Islands
Virginia Yes 48 hours for a radical or modified radical mastectomy and 24 hours for a mastectomy or partial mastecto
Washington No
No
West Virginia
Wisconsin No
Wyoming No
Notes Data as of March 15, 2008These requirements apply to managed care organizations and to the large group market
Definitions Minimum stay: Requires insurers that provide coverage for mastectomies to provide coverage for at least the specif
Sources Health Policy Tracking Service, a service of Thomson West, available at http://www.netscan.com.
urs of discharge.
for a mastectomy or partial mastectomy.
ations and to the large group market (50+ employees) only.
ovide coverage for at least the specified number of hours of inpatient care following the mastectomy.
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Category Women's Health
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Subcategory andated Benefits in Private Insurance
Topic Reconstructive Surgery After Mastectomy
Full Title State Mandated Benefits: Reconstructive Surgery After Mastectomy, 2008
Data Type Text
Notes
Mandates Reconstructive Surgery After Mastectomy?
Alabama No
Alaska Yes Women's Health and Cancer Rights Act (WHCRA) coverage requirements apply to any policy that cove
Arizona Yes Any policy that covers mastectomy must cover reconstruction.
Arkansas Yes WHCRA coverage requirements apply to any policy that requires covers mastectomies.
California Yes Any policy that covers mastectomy must cover reconstruction.
Colorado No
Y
Connecticut es Any policy that covers mastectomy must cover reconstruction.
Delaware Yes Any policy that covers mastectomy must cover reconstruction.
Yes
District of Columbia Any policy that covers mastectomy must cover reconstruction.
Florida Yes Any policy that covers mastectomy must cover reconstruction.
Georgia No
Guam NA
Hawaii No
Idaho No
Illinois Yes If no malignancy found, reconstruction must be performed within two years.
Indiana Yes Any policy that covers mastectomy must cover reconstruction.
Iowa No
Kansas Yes Any policy that covers mastectomy must cover reconstruction.
Kentucky Yes
Louisiana Yes Any policy that covers mastectomy must cover reconstruction.
Maine Yes Any policy that covers mastectomy must cover reconstruction.
Maryland Yes Any policy that covers mastectomy must cover reconstruction.
MassachusettsNo
Michigan Yes Any policy that covers mastectomy must cover reconstruction.
Minnesota Yes Any policy that covers mastectomy must cover reconstruction.
Mississippi No
Missouri Yes Any policy that covers mastectomy must cover reconstruction.
Montana Yes Any policy that covers mastectomy must cover reconstruction.
Nebraska Yes Any policy that covers mastectomy must cover reconstruction.
Nevada Yes Any policy that covers mastectomy must cover reconstruction.
New HampshireYes Any policy that covers mastectomy must cover reconstruction.
New JerseyYes Any policy that covers mastectomy must cover reconstruction.
New Mexico No
New York Yes Any policy that covers mastectomy must cover reconstruction.
Yes
North Carolina Any policy that covers mastectomy must cover reconstruction.
North Dakota Yes Women's Health and Cancer Rights Act (WHCRA) coverage requirements apply to any policy that cove
Ohio No
Oklahoma Yes Any policy that covers mastectomy must cover reconstruction.
Oregon Yes Any policy that covers mastectomy must cover reconstruction.
Pennsylvania Yes Any policy that covers mastectomy must cover reconstruction.
Puerto RicoNA
Rhode Island Yes Any policy that covers mastectomy must cover reconstruction.
Yes
South Carolina Any policy that covers mastectomy must cover reconstruction.
South Dakota No
Tennessee No
Texas Yes Any policy that covers mastectomy must cover reconstruction.
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United States + DC Yes
Utah Yes Any policy that covers mastectomy must cover reconstruction.
Vermont No
NA
Virgin Islands
Virginia Yes Any policy that covers mastectomy must cover reconstruction.
Washington No
Yes
West Virginia Any policy that covers mastectomy must cover reconstruction.
Wisconsin Yes Any policy that covers mastectomy must cover reconstruction.
Wyoming No
Notes Data as of March 15, 2008.States are noted if they provide broader coverage for reconstructive surgery following a
Definitions WHCRA: The Women's Health and Cancer Rights Act (WHCRA) sets minimum federal standards for coverage of r
Sources Health Policy Tracking Service, a service of Thomson West, available at http://www.netscan.com.
ements apply to any policy that covers mastectomies.
overs mastectomies.
ements apply to any policy that covers mastectomies.
or reconstructive surgery following a mastectomy than is required by federal law under WHCRA.Reconstructive surgery includes, but is not lim
m federal standards for coverage of reconstructive surgery following a mastectomy. The law requires group health plans that provide medica
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ructive surgery includes, but is not limited to, augmentation mammoplasty, reduction mammoplasty, and mastopexy. These requirements ap
oup health plans that provide medical and surgical mastectomy benefits to also provide coverage for reconstruction of the breast on which th
d mastopexy. These requirements apply to managed care organizations and to the large group market (50+ employees) only.
onstruction of the breast on which the mastectomy has been performed; surgery and reconstruction of the other breast to produce a symmet
50+ employees) only.
he other breast to produce a symmetrical appearance; and prosthesis and treatment for physical complications during all stages of mastecto
cations during all stages of mastectomy, including lymphedemas in a manner determined by the attending physician in consultation with the
ng physician in consultation with the patient.
Category Women's Health
M
Subcategory andated Benefits in Private Insurance
Topic Osteoporosis Screening
Full Title State Mandated Benefits: Osteoporosis Screening, 2008
Data Type Text
Notes
Mandates Osteoporosis Screening?
Alabama No
Alaska No
Arizona No
Arkansas No
California Yes All services related to diagnosis, treatment and management are covered.
Colorado No
Connecticut oN
Delaware No
No
District of Columbia
Florida Yes All services related to diagnosis and treatment are covered.
Georgia Yes Bone mass measurement for diagnosis and treatment.
Guam NA
Hawaii No
Idaho No
Illinois Yes Bone mass measurement for diagnosis and treatment.
Indiana No
Iowa No
Kansas Yes All services related to diagnosis and treatment are covered.
Kentucky Yes Bone density testing for women age 35 and over.
Louisiana Yes Bone density testing for women age 35 and over.
Maine No
Maryland Yes Bone mass measurement, diagnosis, treatment and management.
MassachusettsNo
Michigan No
Minnesota No
Mississippi No
Missouri Yes Testing and treatment.
Montana No
Nebraska No
Nevada No
New HampshireNo
New JerseyNo
New Mexico No
New York Yes Bone density tests and treatment.
Yes
North Carolina Bone mass evaluation.
North Dakota No
Ohio No
Oklahoma Yes Bone density test for women 45 years and older. Maximum benefit $150 per test.
Oregon No
Pennsylvania No
Puerto RicoNA
Rhode Island No
No
South Carolina
South Dakota No
Tennessee Yes Bone mass measurement for diagnosis and treatment.
Texas Yes Bone mass measurement for diagnosis and treatment.
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United States Yes
Utah No
Vermont No
NA
Virgin Islands
Virginia No
Washington No
No
West Virginia
Wisconsin No
Wyoming No
Notes Data as of March 15, 2008These requirements apply to managed care organizations and to the large group market
Definitions Bone mass measurement: A radiologic or radioistopic procedure or other scientifically proven technology performed
Sources Health Policy Tracking Service, a service of Thomson West, available at http://www.netscan.com.
$150 per test.
ations and to the large group market (50+ employees) only.
tifically proven technology performed on an individual for the purpose of identifying bone mass or detecting bone loss.High-risk or qualified in
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ing bone loss.High-risk or qualified individuals: Estrogen-deficient individuals who are at clinical risk for the disease; individuals with vertebra
he disease; individuals with vertebral abnormalities; individuals receiving long-term glucocorticoid (steroid) therapy; individuals who have prim
id) therapy; individuals who have primary hyperparathyroidism; individuals being monitored to assess the efficacy of approved osteoporosis
e efficacy of approved osteoporosis drug therapies; or those with a family history.Specialized health benefit plans: May include accident-only
efit plans: May include accident-only, disability income, hospital indemnity, Medicare supplement, long-term care, specified disease and othe
erm care, specified disease and other limited benefit health insurance policies or short-term medical policies of six months or less.NA: Data
icies of six months or less.NA: Data not available.
Category Women's Health
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Subcategory andated Benefits in Private Insurance
Topic Eating Disorder Parity
Full Title State Mandated Benefits: Eating Disorder Parity, 2007
Data Type Text
Strength of Change from 2004
2007 Policy
Requires Private Insurers to Cover Treatment for Eating Disorders?
Alabama No NA Same
Alaska No NA Same
Arizona Yes Same
Limited Policy
Arkansas Yes S
Meets Policy ame
California Yes S
Meets Policy ame
Colorado No NA Same
Y
Connecticut es S
Meets Policy ame
Delaware Yes S
Meets Policy ame
No
District of Columbia NA Same
Florida No NA Same
Georgia No NA Same
Hawaii No NA Same
Idaho No NA Same
Illinois No NA Same
Indiana No NA Worse
Iowa No NA Same
Kansas No NA Same
Kentucky Yes S
Meets Policy ame
Louisiana No NA Same
Maine Yes S
Meets Policy ame
Maryland Yes S
Meets Policy ame
MassachusettsYes S
Meets Policy ame
Michigan No NA Same
Minnesota Yes S
Meets Policy ame
Mississippi No NA Same
Missouri Yes Same
Limited Policy
Montana No NA Same
Nebraska Yes Better
Limited Policy
Nevada No NA Same
New HampshireYes S
Meets Policy ame
New JerseyYes Better
Limited Policy
New Mexico Yes S
Meets Policy ame
New York Yes B
Meets Policy etter
Yes
North Carolina Same
Limited Policy
North Dakota No NA Same
Ohio No NA Same
Oklahoma No NA Same
Oregon Yes B
Meets Policy etter
Pennsylvania No NA Same
Rhode Island Yes S
Meets Policy ame
No
South Carolina NA Worse
South Dakota No NA Same
Tennessee Yes Same
Limited Policy
Texas No NA Same
24
United States Yes 6 Better
17 Meet Policy
Utah Yes Same
Limited Policy
Vermont Yes S
Meets Policy ame
Virginia No NA Same
Washington Yes B
Meets Policy etter
Yes
West Virginia B
Meets Policy etter
Wisconsin No NA Same
Wyoming No NA Same
Notes Data as of February, 2007.
Definitions States that require insurers to cover anorexia and bulimia on the same basis as other health conditions receive a m
Sources National Women's Law Center. Making the Grade on Women''s Health: A National and State-by-State Report Card,
s other health conditions receive a meets policy. States that require coverage in a limited way (i.e., they only require parity in spending limits o
onal and State-by-State Report Card, 2007. http://hrc.nwlc.org/Policy-Indicators/Womens-Access-to-Health-Care-Services/Mental-Health.asp
only require parity in spending limits or only for certain populations such as state employees) receive a limited policy. Those states with no la
alth-Care-Services/Mental-Health.aspx#16
mited policy. Those states with no laws requiring insurers to cover anorexia and bulimia on par with other health conditions receive a no polic
er health conditions receive a no policy.
Category Women's Health
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Subcategory omen's Health Status
Topic % Women with High Blood Pressure
Full Title Percentage of Women who Report Ever being Told by a Doctor they have High Blood Pressure, 2007
Data Type Percent
Alabama 0.333307
Alaska 0.218621
Arizona 0.23603
Arkansas 0.303242
California 0.250898
Colorado 0.199706
Connecticut 0.252025
Delaware 0.275163
0.287068
District of Columbia
Florida 0.275615
Georgia 0.305287
Guam 0.242211
Hawaii 0.275698
Idaho 0.257947
Illinois 0.273203
Indiana 0.277837
Iowa 0.259446
Kansas 0.255167
Kentucky 0.292524
Louisiana 0.323793
Maine 0.264033
Maryland 0.287501
Massachusetts 0.255092
Michigan 0.267324
Minnesota 0.213289
Mississippi 0.34614
Missouri 0.290952
Montana 0.24805
Nebraska 0.259704
Nevada 0.253209
New Hampshire 0.247731
New Jersey 0.281778
New Mexico 0.249329
New York 0.261057
North Carolina0.295392
North Dakota 0.258813
Ohio 0.280685
Oklahoma 0.305428
Oregon 0.252387
Pennsylvania 0.27269
Puerto Rico 0.332138
Rhode Island 0.274825
South Carolina0.302549
0
South Dakota .244882
Tennessee 0.320135
Texas 0.279195
United States 0.272
Utah 0.190695
Vermont 0.225536
0.269678
Virgin Islands
Virginia 0.261306
Washington 0.244944
West Virginia0.316452
Wisconsin 0.252112
Wyoming 0.246512
Notes Includes women age 18 and older.For information about the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) S
Definitions NA: Data Not Available.
Sources Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System Survey Data. Atlan
Footnote 1 Excludes woman who were told they had high blood pressure only during pregnancy.
Blood Pressure, 2007
actor Surveillance System (BRFSS) Survey, visit the BRFSS home page available at http://www.cdc.gov/brfss/index.htm.Survey question: Ha
veillance System Survey Data. Atlanta, Georgia: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and Preventi
/brfss/index.htm.Survey question: Have you ever been told by a doctor, nurse or other health professional that you have high blood pressure
ers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2007.
al that you have high blood pressure?
Category Women's Health
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Subcategory omen's Health Status
Topic Percent of Women with Arthritis
Full Title Percentage of Women who Report having Arthritis, 2007
Data Type Percent
Alabama 0.378924
Alaska 0.282136
Arizona 0.293886
Arkansas 0.352741
California 0.254181
Colorado 0.265296
Connecticut 0.295702
Delaware 0.351579
0.275084
District of Columbia
Florida 0.274832
Georgia 0.318974
Guam 0.15257
Hawaii 0.263014
Idaho 0.281967
Illinois 0.306459
Indiana 0.346476
Iowa 0.294072
Kansas 0.31274
Kentucky 0.344713
Louisiana 0.297137
Maine 0.352402
Maryland 0.30415
Massachusetts 0.310721
Michigan 0.344043
Minnesota 0.247561
Mississippi 0.341223
Missouri 0.348859
Montana 0.320184
Nebraska 0.307164
Nevada 0.298216
New Hampshire 0.339062
New Jersey 0.318588
New Mexico 0.300679
New York 0.322472
North Carolina0.329374
North Dakota 0.309964
Ohio 0.358038
Oklahoma 0.341466
Oregon 0.307751
Pennsylvania 0.361538
Puerto Rico 0.26855
Rhode Island 0.328774
South Carolina0.337483
0
South Dakota .299877
Tennessee 0.376773
Texas 0.277204
United States 0.309
Utah 0.243679
Vermont 0.318845
0.189512
Virgin Islands
Virginia 0.315697
Washington 0.313959
West Virginia0.383495
Wisconsin 0.306217
Wyoming 0.298755
Notes Includes women age 18 and older.For information about the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) S
Definitions NA: Data Not Available.
Sources Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System Survey Data. Atlan
actor Surveillance System (BRFSS) Survey, visit the BRFSS home page available at http://www.cdc.gov/brfss/index.htm.Survey question: Ha
veillance System Survey Data. Atlanta, Georgia: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and Preventi
/brfss/index.htm.Survey question: Have you ever been told by a doctor or other health professional that you have some form of arthritis, rheu
ers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2007.
you have some form of arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, gout, lupus, or fibromyalgia?
Category Women's Health
W
Subcategory omen's Health Status
Topic Cervical Cancer Death Rate by R/E
Full Title Cervical Cancer Deaths per 100,000 Women by Race/Ethnicity, 2005
Data Type Rate
White Black Hispanic
Alabama 2.4 6.8 NA
Alaska NA NA NA
Arizona 2.3 NA 3.5
Arkansas 2.8 8 NA
California 2.3 2.8 3.3
Colorado 1.7 NA NA
Connecticut 1.7 NA NA
Delaware NA NA NA
NA
District of Columbia NA NA
Florida 2.6 4.7 2.9
Georgia 1.9 4.6 NA
Hawaii NA NA NA
Idaho NA NA NA
Illinois 2.2 5.7 3.6
Indiana 2.6 NA NA
Iowa 2 NA NA
Kansas 2.7 NA NA
Kentucky 2.9 NA NA
Louisiana 2.8 4.8 NA
Maine NA NA NA
Maryland 1.5 3.2 NA
Massachusetts 1.5 NA NA
Michigan 1.7 5.6 NA
Minnesota 1.7 NA NA
Mississippi 2.4 6 NA
Missouri 2.1 5.4 NA
Montana NA NA NA
Nebraska NA NA NA
Nevada 2.8 NA NA
New Hampshire 2.2 NA NA
New Jersey 2.5 3.8 NA
New Mexico 3 NA NA
New York 2.2 4.1 3.9
North Carolina 2.4 4.8 NA
North Dakota NA NA NA
Ohio 2 3.1 NA
Oklahoma 2.6 NA NA
Oregon 1.8 NA NA
Pennsylvania 2 3.7 NA
Rhode Island NA NA NA
South Carolina 1.8 5.5 NA
South Dakota NA NA NA
Tennessee 2.9 5.5 NA
Texas 2.7 4.9 3.9
United States 2.2 4.4 3.1
Utah NA NA NA
Vermont NA NA NA
Virginia 2 NA NA
Washington 2 NA NA
West Virginia 3.3 NA NA
Wisconsin 1.8 NA NA
Wyoming NA NA NA
Notes Data were calculated by the National Cancer Institute (NCI) and were age-adjusted to 5 year age groups to the 2000
Definitions Cervical cancer is the uncontrolled growth of abnormal cell changes in the cervix, the lower part of the uterus, which
Sources National Cancer Institute, State Cancer Profiles, Death Rate Report by State, 2005. Available at http://statecancerpr
sted to 5 year age groups to the 2000 U.S. standard population.Totals for White and Black races include persons of Hispanic origin. Totals fo
ix, the lower part of the uterus, which opens into the vagina. Nearly all cervical cancer is caused by 10 to 15 high-risk types of a common sex
005. Available at http://statecancerprofiles.cancer.gov/cgi-bin/deathrates/deathrates.pl?00&057&00&2&001&1&am
e persons of Hispanic origin. Totals for persons of Hispanic origin may be of any race.
o 15 high-risk types of a common sexually transmitted virus called the human papillomavirus (HPV). In most cases, the virus disappears with
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most cases, the virus disappears within two years without symptoms or treatment. In a small percentage of women, however, the virus persis
of women, however, the virus persists and normal cervical cells gradually change into abnormal, precancerous cells (also called cervical les
ncerous cells (also called cervical lesions). NA: Data are not available. In this case data have been suppressed to ensure confidentiali
n suppressed to ensure confidentiality and stability of rate estimates.
Category Women's Health
W
Subcategory omen's Health Status
Topic Breast Cancer Death Rate by R/E
Full Title Breast Cancer Deaths per 100,000 Women by Race/Ethnicity, 2005
Data Type Rate
White Black Hispanic
Alabama 24.7 34.5 NA
Alaska 19.4 NA NA
Arizona 21.2 24.6 17.1
Arkansas 23 32.7 NA
California 23.3 34.4 14.2
Colorado 22.4 29.6 12.4
Connecticut 23.8 25 NA
Delaware 24.8 NA NA
20.7
District of Columbia 31.5 NA
Florida 21.3 31.2 17.3
Georgia 20.5 31.1 NA
Hawaii 24.8 NA NA
Idaho 19.5 NA NA
Illinois 24.2 37.3 10.3
Indiana 21.8 36.4 NA
Iowa 21.2 NA NA
Kansas 23.7 30.7 NA
Kentucky 23.7 23.1 NA
Louisiana 25.3 41.7 NA
Maine 22.1 NA NA
Maryland 24.9 28.8 NA
Massachusetts 23.2 29 15.5
Michigan 23 32.5 NA
Minnesota 22.2 39.3 NA
Mississippi 21.2 36.5 NA
Missouri 27.1 36.2 NA
Montana 23.4 NA NA
Nebraska 24.1 NA NA
Nevada 24.7 25.9 NA
New Hampshire 23.7 NA NA
New Jersey 26.9 29.9 14.4
New Mexico 23.2 NA 21.3
New York 23.5 29.8 16.6
North Carolina 22.9 33.9 NA
North Dakota 22.5 NA NA
Ohio 25.7 34.7 NA
Oklahoma 24.8 32.2 NA
Oregon 21.9 NA NA
Pennsylvania 24.2 33.4 NA
Rhode Island 25.4 NA NA
South Carolina 24.3 30.9 NA
South Dakota 23.5 NA NA
Tennessee 24.5 39.5 NA
Texas 22 34 17
United States 23.3 32.8 15.1
Utah 23.6 NA NA
Vermont 20.5 NA NA
Virginia 24.1 35 NA
Washington 23.2 28.2 16.4
West Virginia 26.5 NA NA
Wisconsin 22.7 23.1 NA
Wyoming 21.9 NA NA
Notes Data were calculated by the National Cancer Institute (NCI) and were age-adjusted to 5 year age groups to the 2000
Definitions NA: Data are not available. In this case data have been suppressed to ensure confidentiality and stability of rate est
Sources National Cancer Institute, State Cancer Profiles, Death Rate Report by State, 2005. Available at http://statecancerpr
sted to 5 year age groups to the 2000 U.S. standard population.Totals for White and Black races include persons of Hispanic origin. Totals fo
confidentiality and stability of rate estimates.
005. Available at http://statecancerprofiles.cancer.gov/cgi-bin/deathrates/deathrates.pl?00&055&00&2&001&1&am
e persons of Hispanic origin. Totals for persons of Hispanic origin may be of any race.
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Category Women's Health
W
Subcategory omen's Health Status
Topic Breast Cancer Death Rate
Full Title Breast Cancer Deaths per 100,000 Women, 2005
Data Type Rate
Alabama 27.1
Alaska 17.9
Arizona 20.8
Arkansas 24.1
California 22.7
Colorado 22.2
Connecticut 23.7
Delaware 23.5
27.7
District of Columbia
Florida 22.3
Georgia 23
Hawaii 19.7
Idaho 19.2
Illinois 25.6
Indiana 22.6
Iowa 21.2
Kansas 23.8
Kentucky 23.6
Louisiana 29.9
Maine 22.4
Maryland 25.7
Massachusetts 23
Michigan 24
Minnesota 22.3
Mississippi 25.9
Missouri 27.8
Montana 23.7
Nebraska 23.8
Nevada 24
New Hampshire 23.4
New Jersey 26.9
New Mexico 22.5
New York 24.1
North Carolina 25
North Dakota 22.8
Ohio 26.4
Oklahoma 24.9
Oregon 21.8
Pennsylvania 24.8
Rhode Island 24.5
South Carolina 25.9
South Dakota 23.6
Tennessee 26.4
Texas 22.8
United States 24
Utah 23.8
Vermont 20.5
Virginia 25.7
Washington 23
West Virginia 26.9
Wisconsin 22.7
Wyoming 21.4
Notes Data were calculated by the National Cancer Institute (NCI) and were age-adjusted to the 2000 U.S. standard popu
Definitions
Sources National Cancer Institute, State Cancer Profiles, Death Rate Report by State, 2005. Available at http://statecancerpr
sted to the 2000 U.S. standard population.
005. Available at http://statecancerprofiles.cancer.gov/cgi-bin/deathrates/deathrates.pl?00&055&00&2&001&1&am
mp;00&2&001&1&1&1.
Category Women's Health
W
Subcategory omen's Health Status
Topic Cervical Cancer Death Rate
Full Title Cervical Cancer Deaths per 100,000 Women, 2005
Data Type Rate
Alabama 3.5
Alaska NA
Arizona 2.2
Arkansas 3.4
California 2.3
Colorado 1.8
Connecticut 1.7
Delaware NA
NA
District of Columbia
Florida 2.8
Georgia 2.5
Hawaii NA
Idaho NA
Illinois 2.7
Indiana 2.6
Iowa 1.9
Kansas 2.7
Kentucky 3
Louisiana 3.4
Maine 1.9
Maryland 2
Massachusetts 1.6
Michigan 2.2
Minnesota 1.7
Mississippi 3.7
Missouri 2.3
Montana NA
Nebraska NA
Nevada 2.8
New Hampshire 2.2
New Jersey 2.6
New Mexico 2.9
New York 2.5
North Carolina 2.9
North Dakota NA
Ohio 2.1
Oklahoma 2.6
Oregon 2
Pennsylvania 2.1
Rhode Island NA
South Carolina 2.7
South Dakota NA
Tennessee 3.3
Texas 2.9
United States 2.4
Utah NA
Vermont NA
Virginia 1.9
Washington 1.9
West Virginia 3.5
Wisconsin 1.9
Wyoming NA
Notes Data were calculated by the National Cancer Institute (NCI) and were age-adjusted to the 2000 U.S. standard popu
Definitions Cervical cancer is the uncontrolled growth of abnormal cell changes in the cervix, the lower part of the uterus, which
Sources National Cancer Institute, State Cancer Profiles, Death Rate Report by State, 2005. Available at http://statecancerpr
sted to the 2000 U.S. standard population.
ix, the lower part of the uterus, which opens into the vagina. Nearly all cervical cancer is caused by 10 to 15 high-risk types of a common sex
005. Available at http://statecancerprofiles.cancer.gov/cgi-bin/deathrates/deathrates.pl?00&057&00&2&001&1&am
o 15 high-risk types of a common sexually transmitted virus called the human papillomavirus (HPV). In most cases, the virus disappears with
mp;00&2&001&1&1&1.
most cases, the virus disappears within two years without symptoms or treatment. In a small percentage of women, however, the virus persis
of women, however, the virus persists and normal cervical cells gradually change into abnormal, precancerous cells (also called cervical les
ncerous cells (also called cervical lesions). NA: Data have been suppressed to ensure confidentiality and stability of rate estimates.
stability of rate estimates.
Category Women's Health
M
Subcategory andated Benefits in Private Insurance
Topic Infertility Coverage
Full Title Mandated Coverage of Infertility Treatment, January 2009
Data Type Text
Individual Market Infertility Treatment? of
Type Small Type
State Mandates Coverage ofof Mandate Group Market Mandate
Alabama No NA NA NA NA
Alaska No NA NA NA NA
Arizona No NA NA NA NA
Arkansas Yes Yes Cover Yes Cover
California Yes No NA Yes Offer
Colorado No NA NA NA NA
Y
Connecticut es Yes Cover Yes Cover
Delaware No NA NA NA NA
No
District of Columbia NA NA NA NA
Florida No NA NA NA NA
Georgia Yes Yes Cover Yes Cover
Hawaii Yes Yes Cover Yes Cover
Idaho No NA NA NA NA
Illinois Yes No NA No Cover
Indiana No NA NA NA NA
Iowa No NA NA NA NA
Kansas No NA NA NA NA
Kentucky No NA NA NA NA
Louisiana No NA NA NA NA
Maine No NA NA NA NA
Maryland Yes Yes Cover Yes Cover
MassachusettsYes Yes Cover Yes Cover
Michigan No NA NA NA NA
Minnesota No NA NA NA NA
Mississippi No NA NA NA NA
Missouri No NA NA NA NA
Montana Yes Yes Cover Yes Cover
Nebraska No NA NA NA NA
Nevada No NA NA NA NA
New HampshireNo NA NA NA NA
New JerseyNo NA NA NA NA
New Mexico Yes Yes Cover Yes Cover
New York Yes Yes Cover Yes Cover
No
North Carolina NA NA NA NA
North Dakota No NA NA NA NA
Ohio Yes Yes Cover Yes Cover
Oklahoma No NA NA NA NA
Oregon No NA NA NA NA
Pennsylvania No NA NA NA NA
Rhode Island Yes Yes Cover Yes Cover
No
South Carolina NA NA NA NA
South Dakota No NA NA NA NA
Tennessee No NA NA NA NA
Texas Yes No NA Yes Offer
15
United States Yes 12 Yes NA 14 Yes NA
Utah No NA NA NA NA
Vermont No NA NA NA NA
Virginia No NA NA NA NA
Washington No NA NA NA NA
Yes
West Virginia Yes Cover Yes Cover
Wisconsin No NA NA NA NA
Wyoming No NA NA NA NA
Notes Data as of January 2009.A range of treatments may be available to those facing infertility, including prescription dru
Definitions Sometimes, state law require health insurance plans sold by licensed insurers to include coverage for a specific ben
Sources Data compiled through review of federal and state law. Data collection and analysis by researchers at the Health Po
Footnote 1 IVF only. Applicable to policies that otherwise cover maternity benefits. State law specifies certain qualifications for b
Footnote 2 Infertility treatment, excluding IVF; In the case of HMOS, only when the HMO plan is offered to an employer with at
Footnote 3 Infertility treatment, including IVF and other specified techniques; State law specifies certain qualifications for benef
Footnote 4 Infertility services not defined; applicable to HMOs only.
Footnote 5 IVF only; Applicable to policies that otherwise cover pregnancy-related benefits. State law requires coverage for on
Footnote 6 Infertility treatment, including IVF and other specified techniques; Applicable to group plans covering 25 or more em
Footnote 7 IVF only. Applicable to policies that otherwise cover pregnancy related benefits. State law specifies certain qualifica
Footnote 8 Infertility treatment, including IVF and other specified techniques. Applicable to policies that otherwise cover pregna
Footnote 9 Treatment for physical conditions causing infertility, except voluntary sterilization surgery. Applicable to HMOs only.
Footnote 10 Insurers cannot exclude treatment of correctable medical conditions resulting in infertility. State mandate does not in
Footnote 11 Infertility coverage, including medically necessary treatment; applicable to policies that otherwise cover pregnancy-r
Footnote 12 IVF only; Applicable to policies that otherwise cover pregnancy-related benefits. State law specifies certain qualifica
g infertility, including prescription drugs (e.g., to stimulate ovulation) and surgery (e.g., to repair blocked fallopian tubes or seminal vessels).&
o include coverage for a specific benefit. This is called a "mandate to cover". As an alternative, a state law may require health insurer
lysis by researchers at the Health Policy Institute, Georgetown University.
w specifies certain qualifications for benefits and minimum benefit standards.
lan is offered to an employer with at least 20 employees. State law specifies qualifications for benefits.
cifies certain qualifications for benefits, including the imposition of a 12 month waiting period for infertility benefits and restriction of benefits t
. State law requires coverage for one IVF procedure and specifies certain qualifications for benefits.
group plans covering 25 or more employees that otherwise cover pregnancy-related benefits. State law specifies certain qualifications for be
. State law specifies certain qualifications for benefits. State law allows insurers to limit coverage to 3 IVF attempts per live birth, not to excee
policies that otherwise cover pregnancy related benefits. State law specifies certain qualifications for benefits.
n surgery. Applicable to HMOs only.
n infertility. State mandate does not include IVF and other specified procedures. State law specifies certain qualifications for benefits, includin
ies that otherwise cover pregnancy-related benefits. State law specifies certain qualifications for benefits, including restriction of benefit to en
. State law specifies certain qualifications for benefits.
fallopian tubes or seminal vessels). In addition, several assisted conception techniques include, among others, artificial insemination
state law may require health insurers to offer coverage for a specific benefit, but the person or group buying the policy does not have to elec
y benefits and restriction of benefits to enrollees over the age of 40. State law permits an exception to infertility benefit mandate for religious
specifies certain qualifications for benefits. State law permits an exception to infertility benefit mandate for religious purposes.
F attempts per live birth, not to exceed a maximum lifetime benefit of $100,000. State law permits an exception to infertility benefit mandate
ain qualifications for benefits, including the imposition of a 12 month waiting period for infertility benefits and restriction of benfit to enrollees 2
s, including restriction of benefit to enrollees 25 to 42. State law allows insurers to limit coverage to a maximum lifetime benefit of $100,000.
among others, artificial insemination (AI), in vitro fertilization (IVF), gamete intrafallopian transfer (GIFT), and egg or embryo donation. 14 sta
uying the policy does not have to elect coverage for that specific benefit. This is a "mandate to offer".NA: Data are not available.
nfertility benefit mandate for religious purposes.
or religious purposes.
xception to infertility benefit mandate for religious purposes.
and restriction of benfit to enrollees 21 to 44.
aximum lifetime benefit of $100,000.
and egg or embryo donation. 14 states mandate coverage of at least some kind of infertility treatment in policies sold through the individual
er".NA: Data are not available.
n policies sold through the individual market, the small group market, or both. State mandates vary considerably. Some apply only to c
ry considerably. Some apply only to certain kinds of health insurance policies, for example, HMOs. Others specify certain types of infertility tr
rs specify certain types of infertility treatment, such as IVF, that must be, or not be, covered under the mandate.
Category Women's Health
M
Subcategory andated Benefits in Private Insurance
Topic Maternity Care
Full Title Mandated Coverage of Maternity Care, January 2009
Data Type Text
Individual Market Maternity Care? Type of
Type Small
State Mandates Coverage ofof Mandate Group Market Mandate
Alabama Yes Yes Cover Yes Cover
Alaska No NA NA NA NA
Arizona No NA NA NA NA
Arkansas No NA NA NA NA
California Yes Yes Cover Yes Cover
Colorado Yes No NA Yes Cover
Connecticut oN NA NA NA NA
Delaware No NA NA NA NA
No
District of Columbia NA NA NA NA
Florida No NA NA NA NA
Georgia Yes Yes Cover Yes Cover
Hawaii Yes No NA Yes Cover
Idaho Yes Yes Cover Yes Cover
Illinois Yes Yes Cover No NA
Indiana No NA NA NA NA
Iowa No NA NA NA NA
Kansas No NA NA NA NA
Kentucky No NA NA NA NA
Louisiana No NA NA NA NA
Maine No NA NA NA NA
Maryland No NA NA NA NA
MassachusettsYes Yes Cover Yes Cover
Michigan Yes No NA Yes Cover
Minnesota Yes Yes Cover Yes Cover
Mississippi No NA NA NA NA
Missouri No NA NA NA NA
Montana Yes Yes Cover Yes Cover
Nebraska No NA NA NA NA
Nevada No NA NA NA NA
New HampshireYes Yes Offer Yes Offer
New JerseyYes Yes Cover Yes Cover
New Mexico No NA NA NA NA
New York Yes Yes Cover Yes Cover
No
North Carolina NA NA NA NA
North Dakota No NA NA NA NA
Ohio No NA NA NA NA
Oklahoma No NA NA NA NA
Oregon Yes Yes Cover Yes Cover
Pennsylvania No NA NA NA NA
Rhode Island No NA NA NA NA
No
South Carolina NA NA NA NA
South Dakota No NA NA NA NA
Tennessee No NA NA NA NA
Texas No NA NA NA NA
18
United States Yes 14 Yes NA 16 Yes NA
Utah No NA NA NA NA
Vermont Yes Yes Cover Yes Cover
Virginia Yes No NA Yes Offer
Washington Yes Yes Cover Yes Cover
No
West Virginia NA NA NA NA
Wisconsin No NA NA NA NA
Wyoming No NA NA NA NA
Notes Data as of January 2009.The vast majority of group health plans provide coverage for maternity care, including pren
Definitions Sometimes, state law require health insurance plans sold by licensed insurers to include coverage for a specific ben
Sources Data compiled through review of federal and state law. Data collection and analysis by researchers at the Health Po
Footnote 1 Applicable to HMOs only.
Footnote 2 Applicable to groups sized 15 or greater.
age for maternity care, including prenatal care. This is due in large part to the Pregnancy Discrimination Act of 1978 (PDA), an amendment to
o include coverage for a specific benefit. This is called a "mandate to cover". As an alternative, a state law health inusrers to offer cov
lysis by researchers at the Health Policy Institute, Georgetown University.
Act of 1978 (PDA), an amendment to Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, that prohibits discrimination based on gender, pregnancy, childbir
state law health inusrers to offer coverage for a specific benefit, but the person or group buying the policy does not have to elect coverage f
based on gender, pregnancy, childbirth, or pregnancy-related conditions. The PDA requires health plans sponsored by employers with 15 or m
cy does not have to elect coverage for that specific benefit. This is a "mandate to offer".NA: Data are not available.
sponsored by employers with 15 or more employees to cover pregnancy, childbirth, and pregnancy-related conditions in the same way as ot
are not available.
ted conditions in the same way as other temporarily disabling conditions. Though the PDA is not a mandated benefit law, per se, it has the e
dated benefit law, per se, it has the effect of promoting maternity coverage under most employer sponsored health plans. Enactment of the H
red health plans. Enactment of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) effectively broadened the reach of th
effectively broadened the reach of the PDA. HIPAA requires all health insurance policies for small employer groups (defined as firms
ll employer groups (defined as firms with 2 to 50 employees) to be sold on a guaranteed issue basis. This means small empl
is means small empl
Category Women's Health
W
Subcategory omen's Preventive Health
Topic Pap Smear Rate
Full Title Percent of Women Age 18 and Older Who Report Having Had a Pap Smear Within the Last Three Years, 2008
Data Type Percent
Alabama 0.813
Alaska 0.836
Arizona 0.823
Arkansas 0.808
California 0.841
Colorado 0.839
Connecticut 0.838
Delaware 0.844
0.889
District of Columbia
Florida 0.833
Georgia 0.875
Guam 0.666
Hawaii 0.827
Idaho 0.768
Illinois 0.837
Indiana 0.787
Iowa 0.84
Kansas 0.84
Kentucky 0.817
Louisiana 0.766
Maine 0.863
Maryland 0.841
Massachusetts 0.875
Michigan 0.8
Minnesota 0.859
Mississippi 0.825
Missouri 0.828
Montana 0.815
Nebraska 0.837
Nevada 0.781
New Hampshire 0.861
New Jersey 0.798
New Mexico 0.807
New York 0.833
North Carolina 0.869
North Dakota 0.827
Ohio 0.827
Oklahoma 0.813
Oregon 0.816
Pennsylvania 0.82
Puerto Rico 0.757
Rhode Island 0.861
South Carolina 0.86
South Dakota 0.825
Tennessee 0.839
Texas 0.814
United States 0.828
Utah 0.741
Vermont 0.858
Virgin Islands 0.824
Virginia 0.832
Washington 0.826
West Virginia 0.808
Wisconsin 0.831
Wyoming 0.784
Notes U.S. total does not include territories. This measure includes women age 18 and older in the non-institutionalized civ
Definitions
Sources Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System Survey Data. Atlan
Within the Last Three Years, 2008
d older in the non-institutionalized civilian population who report having had a pap smear within the last three years. The U.S. Preventive Ser
veillance System Survey Data. Atlanta, Georgia: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and Preventi
three years. The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommends pap smears at least every three years in women who have been sexual
ers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2008, available at http://apps.nccd.cdc.gov/brfss/list.asp?cat=WH&yr=2008&qkey=4426&a
ars in women who have been sexually active and have a cervix. For information about the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRF
H&yr=2008&qkey=4426&state=All.
sk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) Survey, visit the BRFSS home page available at http://www.cdc.gov/brfss/index.htm.
.gov/brfss/index.htm.
Category Women's Health
W
Subcategory omen's Preventive Health
Topic Mammogram Rate for Women 40 years+
Full Title Percent of Women Age 40 and Older Who Report Having Had a Mammogram Within the Last Two Years, 2008
Data Type Percent
Alabama 0.74
Alaska 0.675
Arizona 0.774
Arkansas 0.709
California 0.789
Colorado 0.727
Connecticut 0.841
Delaware 0.822
0.807
District of Columbia
Florida 0.793
Georgia 0.789
Guam 0.637
Hawaii 0.787
Idaho 0.681
Illinois 0.758
Indiana 0.738
Iowa 0.765
Kansas 0.749
Kentucky 0.75
Louisiana 0.759
Maine 0.832
Maryland 0.769
Massachusetts 0.848
Michigan 0.792
Minnesota 0.791
Mississippi 0.689
Missouri 0.734
Montana 0.717
Nebraska 0.727
Nevada 0.68
New Hampshire 0.83
New Jersey 0.76
New Mexico 0.708
New York 0.799
North Carolina 0.784
North Dakota 0.768
Ohio 0.758
Oklahoma 0.689
Oregon 0.762
Pennsylvania 0.764
Puerto Rico 0.784
Rhode Island 0.818
South Carolina 0.749
South Dakota 0.754
Tennessee 0.743
Texas 0.726
United States 0.76
Utah 0.678
Vermont 0.8
Virgin Islands 0.688
Virginia 0.782
Washington 0.762
West Virginia 0.736
Wisconsin 0.762
Wyoming 0.671
Notes U.S. total does not include territories. This measure includes women age 40 and older in the non-institutionalized civ
Definitions NA: Data Not Available.
Sources Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System Survey Data. Atlan
Within the Last Two Years, 2008
d older in the non-institutionalized civilian population who report having had a mammogram within the last two years. The U.S. Preventive Se
veillance System Survey Data. Atlanta, Georgia: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and Preventi
st two years. The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommends screening mammography, with or without clinical breast examination (C
ers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2008, available at http://apps.nccd.cdc.gov/brfss/list.asp?cat=WH&yr=2008&qkey=4421&a
without clinical breast examination (CBE), every 1-2 years for women aged 40 and older. For information about the Behavioral Risk Factor S
H&yr=2008&qkey=4421&state=All.
n about the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) Survey, visit the BRFSS home page available at http://www.cdc.gov/brfss/
available at http://www.cdc.gov/brfss/index.htm.
Category Women's Health
W
Subcategory omen's Preventive Health
Topic Mammogram Rate for Women 50 years+
Full Title Percent of Women Age 50 and Older Who Report Having Had a Mammogram Within the Last Two Years, 2008
Data Type Percent
Alabama 0.767
Alaska 0.745
Arizona 0.811
Arkansas 0.742
California 0.83
Colorado 0.759
Connecticut 0.853
Delaware 0.842
0.844
District of Columbia
Florida 0.822
Georgia 0.833
Guam 0.699
Hawaii 0.816
Idaho 0.726
Illinois 0.775
Indiana 0.755
Iowa 0.794
Kansas 0.784
Kentucky 0.775
Louisiana 0.796
Maine 0.851
Maryland 0.804
Massachusetts 0.872
Michigan 0.825
Minnesota 0.799
Mississippi 0.713
Missouri 0.771
Montana 0.743
Nebraska 0.749
Nevada 0.715
New Hampshire 0.852
New Jersey 0.778
New Mexico 0.735
New York 0.824
North Carolina 0.82
North Dakota 0.815
Ohio 0.785
Oklahoma 0.72
Oregon 0.805
Pennsylvania 0.79
Puerto Rico 0.804
Rhode Island 0.85
South Carolina 0.794
South Dakota 0.796
Tennessee 0.782
Texas 0.754
United States 0.794
Utah 0.723
Vermont 0.817
Virgin Islands 0.739
Virginia 0.814
Washington 0.806
West Virginia 0.77
Wisconsin 0.786
Wyoming 0.711
Notes U.S. total does not include territories. This measure includes women age 50 and older in the non-institutionalized civ
Definitions
Sources Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System Survey Data. Atlan
Within the Last Two Years, 2008
d older in the non-institutionalized civilian population who report having had a mammogram within the last two years. The U.S. Preventive Se
veillance System Survey Data. Atlanta, Georgia: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and Preventi
st two years. The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommends screening mammography, with or without clinical breast examination (C
ers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2008, available at http://apps.nccd.cdc.gov/brfss/list.asp?cat=WH&yr=2008&qkey=4427&a
without clinical breast examination (CBE), every 1-2 years for women aged 40 and older. For information about the Behavioral Risk Factor S
H&yr=2008&qkey=4427&state=All.
n about the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) Survey, visit the BRFSS home page available at http://www.cdc.gov/brfss/
available at http://www.cdc.gov/brfss/index.htm.
Category Women's Health
W
Subcategory omen's Preventive Health
Topic Colorectal Cancer Screening Rate
Full Title Percent of Women Age 50 or Older Who Report Ever Having Had a Colorectal Cancer Screening, 2008
Data Type Percent
Alabama 0.602573
Alaska 0.573395
Arizona 0.612972
Arkansas 0.550459
California 0.556709
Colorado 0.614993
Connecticut 0.67977
Delaware 0.732252
0.678943
District of Columbia
Florida 0.615674
Georgia 0.62778
Guam NA
Hawaii 0.575242
Idaho 0.56195
Illinois 0.575063
Indiana 0.596441
Iowa 0.634733
Kansas 0.611509
Kentucky 0.650454
Louisiana 0.533421
Maine 0.718803
Maryland 0.708962
Massachusetts 0.690666
Michigan 0.686982
Minnesota 0.726822
Mississippi 0.55914
Missouri 0.617158
Montana 0.557931
Nebraska 0.593805
Nevada 0.51845
New Hampshire 0.706864
New Jersey 0.582667
New Mexico 0.552189
New York 0.64807
North Carolina0.667917
North Dakota 0.590397
Ohio 0.616815
Oklahoma 0.570539
Oregon 0.658001
Pennsylvania 0.619062
Puerto Rico 0.436757
Rhode Island 0.67085
South Carolina0.655411
0
South Dakota .626309
Tennessee 0.592507
Texas 0.566299
United States 0.615
Utah 0.675907
Vermont 0.685645
0.411479
Virgin Islands
Virginia 0.705503
Washington 0.663423
West Virginia0.550198
Wisconsin 0.674113
Wyoming 0.563796
Notes Includes women age 50 and older. For information about the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS)
Definitions NA: Data Not Available.
Sources Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System Survey Data. Atlan
Cancer Screening, 2008
actor Surveillance System (BRFSS) Survey, visit the BRFSS home page available at http://www.cdc.gov/brfss/index.htm.
veillance System Survey Data. Atlanta, Georgia: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and Preventi
v/brfss/index.htm.
ers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2008.
Category Women's Health
A
Subcategory bortion Statistics
Topic Number of Abortions
Full Title Number of Reported Legal Abortions by State of Occurrence, 2006
Data Type Number
Alabama 11654
Alaska 1923
Arizona 10836
Arkansas 4988
California NA
Colorado 11048
Connecticut 14112
Delaware 3451
2692
District of Columbia
Florida NA
Georgia 30550
Hawaii 3990
Idaho 1249
Illinois 40094
Indiana 10614
Iowa 6722
Kansas 11173
Kentucky 3912
Louisiana NA
Maine 2670
Maryland 8139
Massachusetts 24246
Michigan 25636
Minnesota 14065
Mississippi 2949
Missouri 7556
Montana 2119
Nebraska 2927
Nevada 11471
New HampshireNA
New Jersey 30986
New Mexico 6087
New York 127437
North Carolina 35088
North Dakota 1298
Ohio 32936
Oklahoma 7088
Oregon 11732
Pennsylvania 36731
Rhode Island 4828
South Carolina 7005
South Dakota 748
Tennessee 17883
Texas 81883
United States 741250
Utah 3753
Vermont 1610
Virginia 27349
Washington 24627
West Virginia 2036
Wisconsin 9352
Wyoming 7
Notes As data are reported voluntarily by providers to state or area health departments, information may be incomplete an
Definitions NA: Data not available.
Sources Abortion Surveillance -- United States, 2006. Table 3. Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, Vol. 58, No. SS-08. C
Footnote 1 Includes residents only.
Footnote 2 Numbers do not include private physicians' procedures.
s, information may be incomplete and result in undercounting abortions when calculating rates and ratios in some states.Abortions by state o
Weekly Report, Vol. 58, No. SS-08. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, November 2009. Available at http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/prev
s in some states.Abortions by state of occurrence include abortions obtained by non-residents of the state as well as those obtained by resid
ble at http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/ss5808a1.htm?s_cid=ss5808a1_e.
ate as well as those obtained by residents.
Category Women's Health
A
Subcategory bortion Statistics
Topic Distribution of Abortions by Age
Full Title Reported Legal Abortions by Age Group Within the State of Occurrence, 2006
Data Type Percent
19 Unknown
Ages Up to Ages 20-29Ages 30-39Ages 40 and Above Total
Alabama 0.187 0.59 0.2 0.023 NA 1
Alaska 0.192 0.579 0.192 0.028 0.008 1
Arizona 0.182 0.549 0.215 0.04 0.014 1
Arkansas 0.191 0.556 0.222 NA NA 1
California NA NA NA NA NA NA
Colorado 0.181 0.554 0.229 0.033 0.004 1
Connecticut 0.194 0.545 0.211 0.028 0.022 1
Delaware 0.183 0.575 0.208 0.027 0.007 1
0.183
District of Columbia 0.553 0.233 0.03 NA 1
Florida NA NA NA NA NA NA
Georgia 0.148 0.573 0.252 0.028 NA 1
Hawaii 0.206 0.548 0.209 0.035 0.002 1
Idaho 0.212 0.534 0.22 0.034 0.001 1
Illinois 0.177 0.553 0.24 0.03 NA 1
Indiana 0.16 0.57 0.227 0.029 0.014 1
Iowa 0.182 0.574 0.211 0.03 0.003 1
Kansas 0.175 0.577 0.223 0.025 NA 1
Kentucky 0.169 0.559 0.235 0.028 0.009 1
Louisiana NA NA NA NA NA NA
Maine 0.181 0.571 0.202 0.029 0.017 1
Maryland 0.148 0.563 0.259 0.029 NA 1
Massachusetts 0.166 0.553 0.239 0.041 0.002 1
Michigan 0.183 0.553 0.234 0.029 0.001 1
Minnesota 0.152 0.586 0.23 0.031 NA 1
Mississippi 0.159 0.627 0.194 0.019 0.001 1
Missouri 0.17 0.576 0.221 0.033 NA 1
Montana 0.195 0.579 0.185 0.041 NA 1
Nebraska 0.157 0.584 0.227 0.033 NA 1
Nevada 0.16 0.518 0.245 0.034 0.043 1
New HampshireNA NA NA NA NA NA
New Jersey 0.18 0.554 0.23 0.036 NA 1
New Mexico 0.199 0.577 0.181 0.028 0.015 1
New York 0.182 0.54 0.239 0.034 0.004 1
North Carolina 0.155 0.564 0.217 0.025 0.039 1
North Dakota 0.177 0.616 0.185 0.022 NA 1
Ohio 0.179 0.572 0.215 0.027 0.007 1
Oklahoma 0.162 0.586 0.215 0.028 0.009 1
Oregon 0.175 0.559 0.227 0.034 0.004 1
Pennsylvania 0.175 0.568 0.225 0.033 NA 1
Rhode Island 0.179 0.579 0.199 0.034 0.009 1
South Carolina 0.185 0.562 0.224 0.029 NA 1
South Dakota 0.166 0.598 0.206 0.031 NA 1
Tennessee 0.162 0.512 0.196 0.017 0.114 1
Texas 0.129 0.598 0.239 0.033 NA 1
United States 0.17 0.563 0.229 0.031 0.008 1
Utah 0.167 0.572 0.217 0.029 0.015 1
Vermont 0.186 0.572 0.203 0.037 NA 1
Virginia 0.146 0.584 0.233 0.031 0.007 1
Washington 0.184 0.563 0.219 0.034 0.001 1
West Virginia 0.157 0.58 0.234 0.026 0.002 1
Wisconsin 0.178 0.572 0.22 0.031 NA 1
Wyoming NA NA NA NA NA 1
Notes As data are reported voluntarily by providers to state or area health departments, information may be incomplete an
Definitions NA: Data not available.NSD: Not sufficient data.
Sources Abortion Surveillance -- United States, 2006. Table 3. Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, Vol. 58, No. SS-08. C
Footnote 1 Totals do not include small numbers.
Footnote 2 Includes residents only.
Footnote 3 Represents women aged 40-44 years. Women aged 45 and above are included in "Unknown" column.
Footnote 4 Numbers do not include private physicians' procedures.
s, information may be incomplete and result in undercounting abortions when calculating rates and ratios in some states.Abortions by state o
Weekly Report, Vol. 58, No. SS-08. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, November 2009. Available at http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/prev
d in "Unknown" column.
s in some states.Abortions by state of occurrence include abortions obtained by non-residents of the state as well as those obtained by resid
ble at http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/ss5808a1.htm?s_cid=ss5808a1_e.
ate as well as those obtained by residents.Totals may not sum to 100 due to rounding.
Category Women's Health
A
Subcategory bortion Statistics
Topic Abortion Rate
Full Title Rate of Legal Abortions per 1,000 Women Aged 15-44 Years by State of Occurrence, 2006
Data Type Number
Alabama 12.4
Alaska 13.4
Arizona 8.7
Arkansas 8.8
California NA
Colorado 11
Connecticut 20
Delaware 27.1
18.4
District of Columbia
Florida 27.3
Georgia 15
Hawaii 15.7
Idaho 4.2
Illinois 17.3
Indiana 8.2
Iowa 11.5
Kansas 20.1
Kentucky 4.5
Louisiana NA
Maine 10.4
Maryland 7.9
Massachusetts 17.7
Michigan 12.4
Minnesota 13.2
Mississippi 4.9
Missouri 6.3
Montana 11.7
Nebraska 8.3
Nevada 22.7
New HampshireNA
New Jersey 17.5
New Mexico 15.3
New York 31.1
North Carolina 18.9
North Dakota 10.2
Ohio 14.2
Oklahoma 9.8
Oregon 15.9
Pennsylvania 15
Rhode Island 21.5
South Carolina 7.8
South Dakota 4.9
Tennessee 14.2
Texas 16.3
United States 15.9
Utah 6.5
Vermont 13
Virginia 16.8
Washington 18.6
West Virginia 5.8
Wisconsin 8.5
Wyoming 0.1
Notes Abortion rate is the number of reported legal abortions per 1,000 women ages 15 to 44. As data are reported volunt
Definitions NA: Data not available.
Sources Abortion Surveillance -- United States, 2006. Table 2. Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, Vol. 58, No. SS-08. C
Footnote 1 Includes residents only.
Footnote 2 Numbers do not include private physicians' procedures.
15 to 44. As data are reported voluntarily by providers to state or area health departments, information may be incomplete and result in unde
Weekly Report, Vol. 58, No. SS-08. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, November 2009. Available at http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/prev
may be incomplete and result in undercounting abortions when calculating rates and ratios in some states.Abortions by state of occurrence in
ble at http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/ss5808a1.htm?s_cid=ss5808a1_e.
s.Abortions by state of occurrence include abortions obtained by non-residents of the state as well as those obtained by residents.
ose obtained by residents.
Category Women's Health
A
Subcategory bortion Statistics
Topic Abortions by Out-of-State Residents
Full Title Percentage of Legal Abortions Obtained by Out-of-State Residents, 2006
Data Type Percent
Alabama 0.187
Alaska 0.006
Arizona 0.034
Arkansas 0.14
California NA
Colorado 0.004
Connecticut 0.03
Delaware 0.282
0.543
District of Columbia
Florida NA
Georgia 0.107
Hawaii 0.003
Idaho 0.027
Illinois 0.087
Indiana 0.04
Iowa 0.167
Kansas 0.482
Kentucky NA
Louisiana NA
Maine 0.032
Maryland 0.143
Massachusetts 0.041
Michigan 0.028
Minnesota 0.079
Mississippi 0.025
Missouri 0.075
Montana 0.089
Nebraska 0.124
Nevada 0.057
New HampshireNA
New Jersey 0.052
New Mexico 0.053
New York NA
North Carolina 0.174
North Dakota 0.401
Ohio 0.06
Oklahoma 0.035
Oregon 0.125
Pennsylvania 0.042
Rhode Island 0.236
South Carolina 0.042
South Dakota 0.154
Tennessee 0.222
Texas 0.036
United States 0.084
Utah 0.082
Vermont 0.096
Virginia 0.053
Washington 0.048
West Virginia 0.103
Wisconsin 0.024
Wyoming NA
Notes As data are reported voluntarily by providers to state or area health departments, information may be incomplete an
Definitions NA: Data not available.
Sources Abortion Surveillance -- United States, 2006. Table 2. Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, Vol. 58, No. SS-08. C
Footnote 1 Includes residents only.
Footnote 2 Numbers do not include private physicians' procedures.
s, information may be incomplete and result in undercounting abortions when calculating rates and ratios in some states.Based on number o
Weekly Report, Vol. 58, No. SS-08. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, November 2009. Available at http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/prev
s in some states.Based on number of abortions for which residence status was known.
ble at http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/ss5808a1.htm?s_cid=ss5808a1_e.
Category Women's Health
A
Subcategory bortion Statistics
Topic Abortions by Race
Full Title Reported Legal Abortions by Race of Woman Who Obtained Abortion by the State of Occurrence, 2006
Data Type Percent
White Black Other Unknown Total
Alabama 0.423 0.56 0.017 NA 1
Alaska 0.578 0.073 0.29 0.059 1
Arizona NA NA NA NA NA
Arkansas 0.617 0.306 0.075 0.002 1
California NA NA NA NA NA
Colorado 0.672 0.062 0.215 0.051 1
Connecticut AN NA NA NA NA
Delaware 0.538 0.415 0.042 0.005 1
0.21
District of Columbia 0.525 0.261 0.004 1
Florida NA NA NA NA NA
Georgia 0.379 0.574 0.047 NA 1
Hawaii 0.241 0.036 0.612 0.112 1
Idaho 0.907 0.011 0.053 0.029 1
Illinois NA NA NA NA NA
Indiana 0.641 0.287 0.03 0.042 1
Iowa 0.793 0.099 0.029 0.079 1
Kansas 0.682 0.215 0.103 0.001 1
Kentucky 0.666 0.217 0.074 0.043 1
Louisiana NA NA NA NA NA
Maine 0.9 0.019 0.072 0.009 1
Maryland 0.205 0.674 0.116 0.005 1
Massachusetts 0.501 0.192 0.163 0.144 1
Michigan 0.535 0.395 0.039 0.03 1
Minnesota 0.629 0.217 0.134 0.02 1
Mississippi 0.226 0.763 0.009 0.002 1
Missouri 0.548 0.401 0.049 0.002 1
Montana 0.802 0.007 0.092 0.1 1
Nebraska NA NA NA NA NA
Nevada NA NA NA NA NA
New HampshireNA NA NA NA NA
New Jersey 0.318 0.446 0.234 0.002 1
New Mexico NA NA NA NA NA
New York 0.47 0.409 0.056 0.065 1
North Carolina 0.411 0.454 0.035 0.1 1
North Dakota 0.817 0.037 0.139 0.006 1
Ohio 0.568 0.355 0.024 0.053 1
Oklahoma 0.72 0.188 0.092 NA 1
Oregon 0.842 0.057 0.088 0.013 1
Pennsylvania 0.559 0.389 0.052 NA 1
Rhode Island 0.646 0.152 0.056 0.147 1
South Carolina 0.589 0.385 NA NA 1
South Dakota 0.84 NA 0.119 NA 1
Tennessee 0.49 0.46 0.026 0.024 1
Texas 0.706 0.232 0.057 0.005 1
United States 0.536 0.35 0.075 0.039 1
Utah NA NA NA NA NA
Vermont 0.947 0.022 0.025 0.005 1
Virginia 0.445 0.418 0.078 0.059 1
Washington NA NA NA NA NA
West Virginia 0.851 0.112 0.036 NA 1
Wisconsin 0.691 0.243 NA 0.066 1
Wyoming NA NA NA NA NA
Notes Percentages may not add to 100 percent because of rounding. "Other" includes Asian, Native Hawaiian or other Pa
Definitions NA: Data not available.
Sources Abortion Surveillance -- United States, 2006. Table 10. Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, Vol. 58, No. SS-08. C
Footnote 1 Totals do not include small numbers.
Footnote 2 Includes residents only.
Footnote 3 Numbers do not include private physicians' procedures.
Footnote 4 "Other" included in "Unknown."
tate of Occurrence, 2006
s Asian, Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, and American Indian or Alaska Native. As data are reported voluntarily by providers to sta
Weekly Report, Vol. 58, No. SS-08. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, November 2009. Available at http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/pre
ported voluntarily by providers to state or area health departments, information may be incomplete and result in undercounting abortions whe
able at http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/ss5808a1.htm?s_cid=ss5808a1_e.
esult in undercounting abortions when calculating rates and ratios in some states.
Category Women's Health
F
Subcategory amily Planning Under Medicaid
Topic Emergency Contraceptive Pill
Full Title Over the Counter Emergency Contraceptive Pill Coverage Under Medicaid, 2009
Data Type Text
Emergency Contraceptive Pill
Alabama No
Alaska Yes
Arizona Yes
Arkansas Yes
California Yes
Colorado Yes
Y
Connecticut es
Delaware NA
No
District of Columbia
Florida No
Georgia NA
Hawaii NA
Idaho No
Illinois Yes
Indiana No
Iowa Yes
Kansas Yes
Kentucky No
Louisiana Yes
Maine No
Maryland Yes
MassachusettsYes
Michigan Yes
Minnesota Yes
Mississippi No
Missouri Yes
Montana No
Nebraska Yes
Nevada Yes
New HampshireYes
New JerseyNA
New Mexico Yes
New York Yes
No
North Carolina
North Dakota Yes
Ohio No
Oklahoma No
Oregon No
Pennsylvania Yes
Rhode Island NA
No
South Carolina
South Dakota NA
Tennessee NA
Texas No
26
United States Yes
Utah No
Vermont Yes
Virginia Yes
Washington Yes
No
West Virginia
Wisconsin Yes
Wyoming NA
Notes Seven states (Delaware, Georgia, Hawaii, New Jersey, Rhode Island, South Dakota, and Tennessee) did not partic
Definitions NA: Data are not available.
Sources State Medicaid Coverage of Family Planning Services: Summary of State Findings, Kaiser Family Foun
Footnote 1 Never considered a family planning service
Footnote 2 Sometimes considered a family planning service, depending on context of visit
akota, and Tennessee) did not participate in the survey.
of State Findings, Kaiser Family Foundation and The George Washington University Medical Center School of Public Health and Health Serv
hool of Public Health and Health Services, November 2009, Table 2. Available at: http://www.kff.org/womenshealth/8015.cfm.
rg/womenshealth/8015.cfm.
Category Women's Health
F
Subcategory amily Planning Under Medicaid
Topic Sterilization
Full Title Sterilization Coverage Under Medicaid, 2009
Data Type Text
Vasectomy
Tubal Ligation
Alabama Yes Yes
Alaska Yes Yes
Arizona Yes Yes
Arkansas Yes Yes
California Yes Yes
Colorado No No
Y
Connecticut es Yes
Delaware NA NA
Yes
District of Columbia Yes
Florida Yes No
Georgia NA NA
Hawaii NA NA
Idaho Yes Yes
Illinois Yes Yes
Indiana Yes Yes
Iowa Yes Yes
Kansas Yes Yes
Kentucky No No
Louisiana Yes Yes
Maine Yes Yes
Maryland Yes Yes
MassachusettsNo Yes
Michigan Yes Yes
Minnesota Yes Yes
Mississippi Yes Yes
Missouri Yes Yes
Montana Yes Yes
Nebraska Yes Yes
Nevada Yes Yes
New HampshireYes Yes
New JerseyNA NA
New Mexico Yes Yes
New York Yes Yes
Yes
North Carolina Yes
North Dakota Yes Yes
Ohio Yes Yes
Oklahoma No No
Oregon No Yes
Pennsylvania Yes Yes
Rhode Island NA NA
Yes
South Carolina No
South Dakota NA NA
Tennessee NA NA
Texas No No
United States36+DC Yes36+DC Yes
Utah Yes Yes
Vermont Yes Yes
Virginia Yes Yes
Washington Yes Yes
No
West Virginia No
Wisconsin Yes Yes
Wyoming Yes Yes
Notes Seven states (Delaware, Georgia, Hawaii, New Jersey, Rhode Island, South Dakota, and Tennessee) did not partic
Definitions NA: Data are not available.
Sources State Medicaid Coverage of Family Planning Services: Summary of State Findings, Kaiser Family Foun
Footnote 1 Sometimes considered a family planning service, depending on context of visit
Footnote 2 Never considered a family planning service
akota, and Tennessee) did not participate in the survey.
of State Findings, Kaiser Family Foundation and The George Washington University Medical Center School of Public Health and Health Serv
hool of Public Health and Health Services, November 2009, Table 3. Available at: http://www.kff.org/womenshealth/8015.cfm.
rg/womenshealth/8015.cfm.
Category Women's Health
F
Subcategory amily Planning Under Medicaid
Topic Infertility Care
Full Title Preconception Care Coverage Under Medicaid, 2009
Data Type Text
Infertility Treatment
Infertility Test
Alabama No No
Alaska No No
Arizona No No
Arkansas Yes No
California No No
Colorado No No
Connecticut oN No
Delaware NA NA
No
District of Columbia No
Florida No No
Georgia NA NA
Hawaii NA NA
Idaho No No
Illinois No No
Indiana No No
Iowa No No
Kansas No No
Kentucky No No
Louisiana No No
Maine No No
Maryland No No
MassachusettsNo No
Michigan No No
Minnesota Yes No
Mississippi No No
Missouri No No
Montana No No
Nebraska No No
Nevada No No
New HampshireNo No
New JerseyNA NA
New Mexico No No
New York No No
No
North Carolina No
North Dakota Yes No
Ohio Yes No
Oklahoma No No
Oregon No No
Pennsylvania No No
Rhode Island NA NA
No
South Carolina No
South Dakota NA NA
Tennessee NA NA
Texas No No
4
United StatesYes 0 Yes
Utah No No
Vermont No No
Virginia No No
Washington No No
No
West Virginia No
Wisconsin No No
Wyoming No No
Notes Seven states (Delaware, Georgia, Hawaii, New Jersey, Rhode Island, South Dakota, and Tennessee) did not partic
Definitions NA: Data are not available.
Sources State Medicaid Coverage of Family Planning Services: Summary of State Findings, Kaiser Family Foun
Footnote 1 Never considered a family planning service
Footnote 2 Sometimes considered a family planning service, depending on context of visit
akota, and Tennessee) did not participate in the survey.
of State Findings, Kaiser Family Foundation and The George Washington University Medical Center School of Public Health and Health Serv
hool of Public Health and Health Services, November 2009, Table 4. Available at: http://www.kff.org/womenshealth/8015.cfm.
rg/womenshealth/8015.cfm.
Category Women's Health
F
Subcategory amily Planning Under Medicaid
Topic STD Testing and Treatment
Full Title STD Testing and Treatment Coverage Under Medicaid, 2009
Data Type Text
STD Tests HIV
STD Treatment Test
Alabama No No No
Alaska Yes Yes Yes
Arizona No No No
Arkansas Yes Yes Yes
California Yes Yes Yes
Colorado No No No
Connecticut oN No No
Delaware NA NA NA
No
District of Columbia No No
Florida No No No
Georgia NA NA NA
Hawaii NA NA NA
Idaho No No No
Illinois No No No
Indiana No No No
Iowa No No No
Kansas No No No
Kentucky No No No
Louisiana No No No
Maine No No No
Maryland No No No
MassachusettsNo No No
Michigan Yes Yes Yes
Minnesota Yes No Yes
Mississippi Yes Yes Yes
Missouri No No No
Montana Yes Yes Yes
Nebraska No No No
Nevada No No No
New HampshireNo No No
New JerseyNA NA NA
New Mexico No No No
New York No No No
No
North Carolina No No
North Dakota Yes Yes Yes
Ohio No No No
Oklahoma No No No
Oregon No No No
Pennsylvania No No No
Rhode Island NA NA NA
Yes
South Carolina No Yes
South Dakota NA NA NA
Tennessee NA NA NA
Texas No No No
11
United States Yes 9 Yes 11 Yes
Utah No No No
Vermont No No No
Virginia No No No
Washington Yes Yes Yes
No
West Virginia No No
Wisconsin No No No
Wyoming Yes Yes Yes
Notes Seven states (Delaware, Georgia, Hawaii, New Jersey, Rhode Island, South Dakota, and Tennessee) did not partic
Definitions NA: Data are not available.
Sources State Medicaid Coverage of Family Planning Services: Summary of State Findings, Kaiser Family Foun
Footnote 1 Sometimes considered a family planning service, depending on context of visit
Footnote 2 Never considered a family planning service
akota, and Tennessee) did not participate in the survey.
of State Findings, Kaiser Family Foundation and The George Washington University Medical Center School of Public Health and Health Serv
hool of Public Health and Health Services, November 2009, Table 5. Available at: http://www.kff.org/womenshealth/8015.cfm.
rg/womenshealth/8015.cfm.
Category Women's Health
F
Subcategory amily Planning Under Medicaid
Topic HPV Vaccine
Full Title Cancer Prevention Coverage Under Medicaid, 2009
Data Type Text
HPV Vaccine for Adults ages 21-26
Alabama No
Alaska No
Arizona Yes
Arkansas No
California Yes
Colorado Yes
Y
Connecticut es
Delaware NA
No
District of Columbia
Florida No
Georgia NA
Hawaii NA
Idaho Yes
Illinois Yes
Indiana No
Iowa Yes
Kansas Yes
Kentucky Yes
Louisiana Yes
Maine Yes
Maryland Yes
MassachusettsYes
Michigan Yes
Minnesota Yes
Mississippi Yes
Missouri Yes
Montana Yes
Nebraska Yes
Nevada Yes
New HampshireNA
New JerseyNA
New Mexico Yes
New York Yes
No
North Carolina
North Dakota No
Ohio No
Oklahoma Yes
Oregon Yes
Pennsylvania Yes
Rhode Island NA
No
South Carolina
South Dakota NA
Tennessee NA
Texas No
29
United States Yes
Utah No
Vermont Yes
Virginia No
Washington No
Yes
West Virginia
Wisconsin Yes
Wyoming Yes
Notes Seven states (Delaware, Georgia, Hawaii, New Jersey, Rhode Island, South Dakota, and Tennessee) did not partic
Definitions NA: Data are not available.
Sources State Medicaid Coverage of Family Planning Services: Summary of State Findings, Kaiser Family Foun
Footnote 1 Covered by state public health agency
Footnote 2 Considered a family planning service
Footnote 3 Based on medical necessity
akota, and Tennessee) did not participate in the survey.Data are for adults ages 21-26.
of State Findings, Kaiser Family Foundation and The George Washington University Medical Center School of Public Health and Health Serv
hool of Public Health and Health Services, November 2009, Table 6. Available at http://www.kff.org/womenshealth/8015.cfm.
g/womenshealth/8015.cfm.
Category Women's Health
P
Subcategory erinatal Services Under Medicaid
Topic Genetic Screening
Full Title Medicaid Coverage of Genetic Screening Services, 2009
Data Type Text
Genetic Screening
Alabama Yes
Alaska Yes
Arizona Yes
Arkansas Yes
California Yes
Colorado Yes
Y
Connecticut es
Delaware NA
Yes
District of Columbia
Florida Yes
Georgia NA
Hawaii NA
Idaho Yes
Illinois No
Indiana Yes
Iowa Yes
Kansas Yes
Kentucky Yes
Louisiana Yes
Maine No
Maryland Yes
MassachusettsYes
Michigan Yes
Minnesota Yes
Mississippi Yes
Missouri Yes
Montana Yes
Nebraska Yes
Nevada Yes
New HampshireYes
New JerseyNA
New Mexico No
New York Yes
Yes
North Carolina
North Dakota No
Ohio Yes
Oklahoma Yes
Oregon No
Pennsylvania Yes
Rhode Island NA
Yes
South Carolina
South Dakota NA
Tennessee NA
Texas Yes
United States36+DC Yes
Utah No
Vermont Yes
Virginia Yes
Washington Yes
No
West Virginia
Wisconsin Yes
Wyoming Yes
Notes Seven states (Delaware, Georgia, Hawaii, New Jersey, Rhode Island, South Dakota, and Tennessee) did not partic
Definitions NA: Data are not available.
Sources State Medicaid Coverage of Perinatal Services: Summary of State Findings, Kaiser Family Foundation and The Geo
Footnote 1 Genetic screening is not available for preconception care.
akota, and Tennessee) did not participate in the survey.
aiser Family Foundation and The George Washington University Medical Center School of Public Health and Health Services, November 200
and Health Services, November 2009, Table 6. Available at: http://www.kff.org/womenshealth/8014.cfm.
Category Women's Health
P
Subcategory erinatal Services Under Medicaid
Topic Delivery Care
Full Title Medicaid Coverage of Delivery Care, 2009
Data Type Text
Home Births
Birth Centers
Alabama No No
Alaska Yes No
Arizona Yes Yes
Arkansas Yes Yes
California Yes Yes
Colorado Yes No
Y
Connecticut es No
Delaware NA NA
Yes
District of Columbia No
Florida Yes Yes
Georgia NA NA
Hawaii NA NA
Idaho Yes Yes
Illinois Yes No
Indiana No No
Iowa Yes Yes
Kansas Yes No
Kentucky No No
Louisiana No Yes
Maine Yes No
Maryland Yes Yes
MassachusettsYes No
Michigan No No
Minnesota No Yes
Mississippi No No
Missouri Yes Yes
Montana Yes No
Nebraska No Yes
Nevada No No
New HampshireNo No
New JerseyNA NA
New Mexico Yes Yes
New York Yes No
Yes
North Carolina No
North Dakota Yes No
Ohio No No
Oklahoma Yes No
Oregon Yes Yes
Pennsylvania Yes Yes
Rhode Island NA NA
Yes
South Carolina No
South Dakota NA NA
Tennessee NA NA
Texas Yes No
United States29+DC Yes16 Yes
Utah Yes No
Vermont Yes No
Virginia No No
Washington Yes Yes
Yes
West Virginia No
Wisconsin No Yes
Wyoming No No
Notes Seven states (Delaware, Georgia, Hawaii, New Jersey, Rhode Island, South Dakota, and Tennessee) did not partic
Definitions NA: Data are not available.
Sources State Medicaid Coverage of Perinatal Services: Summary of State Findings, Kaiser Family Foundation and The Geo
Footnote 1 Via licensed midwife
Footnote 2 Provider paid, but center not covered
akota, and Tennessee) did not participate in the survey.
aiser Family Foundation and The George Washington University Medical Center School of Public Health and Health Services, November 200
and Health Services, November 2009, Table 7. Available at: http://www.kff.org/womenshealth/8014.cfm.
Category Women's Health
P
Subcategory erinatal Services Under Medicaid
Topic Genetic Counseling
Full Title Medicaid Coverage of Genetic Counseling Services, 2009
Data Type Text
Genetic Counseling
Alabama Yes
Alaska No
Arizona No
Arkansas No
California Yes
Colorado Yes
Y
Connecticut es
Delaware NA
Yes
District of Columbia
Florida No
Georgia NA
Hawaii NA
Idaho Yes
Illinois No
Indiana NA
Iowa Yes
Kansas Yes
Kentucky NA
Louisiana Yes
Maine No
Maryland Yes
MassachusettsYes
Michigan No
Minnesota Yes
Mississippi No
Missouri No
Montana No
Nebraska Yes
Nevada Yes
New HampshireYes
New JerseyNA
New Mexico No
New York No
Yes
North Carolina
North Dakota No
Ohio No
Oklahoma Yes
Oregon Yes
Pennsylvania Yes
Rhode Island NA
No
South Carolina
South Dakota NA
Tennessee NA
Texas Yes
United States23+DC Yes
Utah No
Vermont NA
Virginia Yes
Washington Yes
Yes
West Virginia
Wisconsin Yes
Wyoming No
Notes Seven states (Delaware, Georgia, Hawaii, New Jersey, Rhode Island, South Dakota, and Tennessee) did not partic
Definitions NA: Data are not available.
Sources State Medicaid Coverage of Perinatal Services: Summary of State Findings, Kaiser Family Foundation and The Geo
Footnote 1 Genetic counseling is not available for preconception care. It is only available once a woman is pregnant.
Footnote 2 Genetic counseling provided as needed.
Footnote 3 If counseling is only service provided by physician and is billed using regular office evaluation and management cod
akota, and Tennessee) did not participate in the survey.
aiser Family Foundation and The George Washington University Medical Center School of Public Health and Health Services, November 200
nce a woman is pregnant.
ice evaluation and management code, then state would pay claim.
and Health Services, November 2009, Table 8. Available at: http://www.kff.org/womenshealth/8014.cfm.
Category Women's Health
P
Subcategory erinatal Services Under Medicaid
Topic Support Services
Full Title Medicaid Coverage of Substance Abuse Treatment and Smoking Cessation, 2009
Data Type Text
Smoking Cessation
Substance Abuse Treatment
Alabama Yes Yes
Alaska Yes Yes
Arizona Yes Yes
Arkansas No Yes
California Yes Yes
Colorado Yes Yes
Y
Connecticut es No
Delaware NA NA
No
District of Columbia No
Florida No No
Georgia NA NA
Hawaii NA NA
Idaho Yes Yes
Illinois Yes Yes
Indiana Yes Yes
Iowa Yes Yes
Kansas Yes Yes
Kentucky Yes Yes
Louisiana No No
Maine No No
Maryland Yes Yes
MassachusettsYes Yes
Michigan No Yes
Minnesota Yes Yes
Mississippi Yes Yes
Missouri Yes No
Montana Yes Yes
Nebraska Yes No
Nevada Yes Yes
New HampshireYes Yes
New JerseyNA NA
New Mexico Yes Yes
New York No Yes
Yes
North Carolina Yes
North Dakota Yes No
Ohio Yes Yes
Oklahoma No Yes
Oregon Yes Yes
Pennsylvania Yes Yes
Rhode Island NA NA
Yes
South Carolina No
South Dakota NA NA
Tennessee NA NA
Texas No No
33
United States Yes 34 Yes
Utah No Yes
Vermont Yes Yes
Virginia Yes Yes
Washington Yes Yes
No
West Virginia Yes
Wisconsin Yes Yes
Wyoming Yes Yes
Notes Seven states (Delaware, Georgia, Hawaii, New Jersey, Rhode Island, South Dakota, and Tennessee) did not partic
Definitions NA: Data are not available.
Sources State Medicaid Coverage of Perinatal Services: Summary of State Findings, Kaiser Family Foundation and The Geo
Footnote 1 In Special Connections Program.
Footnote 2 Covers Pediatric Nurse Practitioner and Nurse Home Visitor Program
akota, and Tennessee) did not participate in the survey.
aiser Family Foundation and The George Washington University Medical Center School of Public Health and Health Services, November 200
and Health Services, November 2009, Table 9. Available at: http://www.kff.org/womenshealth/8014.cfm.
Category Women's Health
P
Subcategory erinatal Services Under Medicaid
Topic Education Services
Full Title Medicaid Coverage of Childbirth and Infant Care Education Services, 2009
Data Type Text
Infant Care
Childbirth Education Education
Alabama Yes Yes
Alaska No No
Arizona Yes Yes
Arkansas Yes Yes
California Yes Yes
Colorado No Yes
Connecticut oN No
Delaware NA NA
No
District of Columbia No
Florida No No
Georgia NA NA
Hawaii NA NA
Idaho No No
Illinois Yes Yes
Indiana No No
Iowa Yes Yes
Kansas No Yes
Kentucky Yes Yes
Louisiana No No
Maine NA NA
Maryland Yes No
MassachusettsYes Yes
Michigan Yes Yes
Minnesota Yes Yes
Mississippi No Yes
Missouri Yes Yes
Montana No No
Nebraska Yes Yes
Nevada No No
New HampshireYes Yes
New JerseyNA NA
New Mexico Yes Yes
New York Yes Yes
Yes
North Carolina Yes
North Dakota Yes Yes
Ohio Yes Yes
Oklahoma No Yes
Oregon Yes Yes
Pennsylvania Yes Yes
Rhode Island NA NA
No
South Carolina Yes
South Dakota NA NA
Tennessee NA NA
Texas Yes Yes
27
United States Yes 31 Yes
Utah Yes Yes
Vermont Yes Yes
Virginia Yes Yes
Washington Yes Yes
Yes
West Virginia Yes
Wisconsin No No
Wyoming No No
Notes Seven states (Delaware, Georgia, Hawaii, New Jersey, Rhode Island, South Dakota, and Tennessee) did not partic
Definitions NA: Data are not available.
Sources State Medicaid Coverage of Perinatal Services: Summary of State Findings, Kaiser Family Foundation and The Geo
Footnote 1 Nurse Home Visitor Program
Footnote 2 Part of exam, not separately reimbursed
Footnote 3 All contracted managed care entities are required to implement maternal and child health program and the services
Footnote 4 Services available to those under 21 years of age.
akota, and Tennessee) did not participate in the survey.
aiser Family Foundation and The George Washington University Medical Center School of Public Health and Health Services, November 200
hild health program and the services listed are components of their respective care and case management programs.
and Health Services, November 2009, Table 10. Available at: http://www.kff.org/womenshealth/8014.cfm.
ent programs.
Category Women's Health
F
Subcategory amily Planning Under Medicaid
Topic Family Planning Services Waivers
Full Title States That Have Expanded Eligibility for Coverage of Family Planning Services Under Medicaid, as of January 1,
Data Type Text
Basis for Waiver Population to Individuals
Eligible CMS to Cover Services
Waiver Expiration +
State Has Secured a Eligibilityfrom Limited Includes Men 19 yearsDate
Alabama Yes No Yes 9/30/2011
Based solely on income criteria of 133% FPL.
Alaska No NA NA NA NA
Arizona Yes For women No No 9/30/2011
losing Medicaid postpartum; 2-year limit.
Arkansas Yes No No 1/31/2012
Based solely on income criteria of 200% FPL.
California Yes Yes No 12/31/2009
Based solely on income criteria of 200% FPL.
Colorado No NA NA NA NA
Connecticut oN NA NA NA NA
Delaware Yes For women No No 12/21/2009
losing Medicaid for any reason; 2-year limit.
No
District of Columbia NA NA NA NA
Florida Yes For women No No 11/30/2009
losing Medicaid for any reason; 2-year limit.
Georgia No NA NA NA NA
Hawaii No NA NA NA NA
Idaho No NA NA NA NA
Illinois Yes No Yes 1/31/2010
Based solely on income criteria of 200% FPL.
Indiana No NA NA NA NA
Iowa Yes No No 1/31/2011
Based solely on income criteria of 200% FPL.
Kansas No NA NA NA NA
Kentucky No NA NA NA NA
Louisiana Yes No Yes 7/1/2011
Based solely on income criteria of 200% FPL.
Maine No NA NA NA NA
Maryland Yes For women No No 6/30/2011
losing Medicaid postpartum; 5-year limit.
MassachusettsNo NA NA NA NA
Michigan Yes No Yes 3/1/2011
Based solely on income criteria of 185% FPL.
Minnesota Yes Yes No 6/30/2011
Based solely on income criteria of 200% FPL.
Mississippi Yes No No 9/30/2011
Based solely on income criteria of 185%.
Missouri Yes No Yes 9/30/2010
Based solely on income criteria of 185%.
Montana No NA NA NA NA
Nebraska No NA NA NA NA
Nevada No NA NA NA NA
New HampshireNo NA NA NA NA
New JerseyNo NA NA NA NA
New Mexico Yes No Yes 11/30/2009
Based solely on income criteria of 185% FPL.
New York Yes Yes No 9/30/2011
Based solely on income criteria of 200% FPL.
Yes
North Carolina Yes Yes 9/30/2010
Based solely on income criteria of 185% FPL.
North Dakota No NA NA NA NA
Ohio No NA NA NA NA
Oklahoma Yes Yes Yes 3/31/2010
Based solely on income criteria of 185% FPL.
Oregon Yes Yes No 1/29/2010
Based solely on income criteria of 185% FPL.
Pennsylvania Yes No Yes 6/1/2012
Based solely on income criteria of 185% FPL.
Rhode Island Yes For women No No 9/30/2011
losing Medicaid postpartum; 2-year limit.
Yes
South Carolina No No 12/31/2010
Based solely on income criteria of 185% FPL.
South Dakota No NA NA NA NA
Tennessee No NA NA NA NA
Texas Yes No Yes 12/31/2011
Based solely on income criteria of 185% FPL.
27
United States Yes NA 8 Yes 11 Yes NA
Utah No NA NA NA NA
Vermont No NA NA NA NA
Virginia Yes Yes No 10/30/2010
Based solely on income criteria of 133% FPL.
Washington Yes Yes No 11/30/2009
Based solely on income criteria of 200% FPL.
No
West Virginia NA NA NA NA
Wisconsin Yes No No 12/31/2010
Based solely on income criteria of 200% FPL.
Wyoming Yes losing Medicaid postpartum; unlimited.
For women No Yes 8/31/2013
Notes "States must obtain waivers to continue Medicaid coverage of family planning services for women who would otherw
Definitions CMS: Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.Waiver: Approval from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid S
Sources State Medicaid Family Planning Eligibility Expansions, State Policies in Brief, as of January 1, 2010, Gu
Footnote 1 State also extends Medicaid eligibility for family planning services to women following a Medicaid-funded delivery.
Footnote 2 Applies to women ages 18-50.
Footnote 3 Expansion includes women who are least 18 years of age.
es Under Medicaid, as of January 1, 2010
ervices for women who would otherwise lose Medicaid coverage postpartum. All states are required to fund pregnancy-related care, includin
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) that permits states to receive federal Medicaid financing for coverage that does not mee
s of January 1, 2010, Guttmacher Institute. Available at: http://www.guttmacher.org/statecenter/spibs/spib_SMFPE.pdf.
lowing a Medicaid-funded delivery.
und pregnancy-related care, including family planning services, for 60 days postpartum to women with incomes up to at least 133% of the fe
cing for coverage that does not meet federal standards or that extends beyond federal options.NA: Not applicable.
nter/spibs/spib_SMFPE.pdf.
ncomes up to at least 133% of the federal poverty level. Other states have granted coverage solely on the basis of income to individuals not
he basis of income to individuals not previously covered under Medicaid." (Guttmacher Institute)
Category Women's Health
O
Subcategory ther Services Under Medicaid
Topic Abortion Under Medicaid
Full Title State Funding of Abortions Under Medicaid, as of January 1, 2010
Data Type Text
Funds All or Most Medically Necessary Abortions, Endangerment, Rape and Incest
Follows Federal Standard, Funding Only Cases Involving Life Exceeding Federal Requirements
Alabama Yes No
Alaska No Yes
Arizona No Yes
Arkansas Yes No
California No Yes
Colorado Yes No
Connecticut oN Yes
Delaware Yes No
No
District of Columbia No
Florida Yes No
Georgia Yes No
Hawaii No Yes
Idaho Yes No
Illinois No Yes
Indiana Yes No
Iowa Yes No
Kansas Yes No
Kentucky Yes No
Louisiana Yes No
Maine Yes No
Maryland No Yes
MassachusettsNo Yes
Michigan Yes No
Minnesota No Yes
Mississippi Yes No
Missouri Yes No
Montana No Yes
Nebraska Yes No
Nevada Yes No
New HampshireYes No
New JerseyNo Yes
New Mexico No Yes
New York No Yes
Yes
North Carolina No
North Dakota Yes No
Ohio Yes No
Oklahoma Yes No
Oregon No Yes
Pennsylvania Yes No
Rhode Island Yes No
Yes
South Carolina No
South Dakota No No
Tennessee Yes No
Texas Yes No
32
United States Yes 17 Yes
Utah Yes No
Vermont No Yes
Virginia Yes No
Washington No Yes
No
West Virginia Yes
Wisconsin Yes No
Wyoming Yes No
Notes Data as of January 1, 2010.The federal Hyde Amendment, passed in 1977, bans state use of federal Medica
Definitions
Sources Alan Guttmacher Institute, State Policies in Brief, "State Funding of Abortion Under Medicaid," January 
Footnote 1 State provides funds pursuant to a court order.
Footnote 2 State voluntarily provides funding for medically necessary abortions.
Footnote 3 State funds in cases of physical health endangerment.
Footnote 4 State funds in cases of fetal abnormality.
Footnote 5 State only pays for abortions when necessary to protect the woman's life.
al Requirements
77, bans state use of federal Medicaid dollars to pay for abortions unless the pregnancy is the result of rape or incest, or the abortion is "nece
nder Medicaid," January 1, 2010; available at http://www.guttmacher.org/statecenter/spibs/spib_SFAM.pdf.
ape or incest, or the abortion is "necessary to save the life of the woman." States can use their own funds to cover other medically necessary
pib_SFAM.pdf.
ds to cover other medically necessary abortions - usually defined by states as those to protect the physical or mental health of the woman - fo
al or mental health of the woman - for Medicaid recipients. States that fund abortions beyond the federal requirement are shown here.
l requirement are shown here.
Category Women's Health
A
Subcategory bortion Policy
Topic Parental Consent/Notification
Full Title Parental Consent/Notification Requirements for Minors Seeking Abortions, as of January 1, 2010
Data Type Text
Notes
Requires Parental Consent/ Notification?
Alabama Consent enforced
Alaska Consent enjoined or not enforced
Arizona Consent enforced
Arkansas Consent enforced
California Consent enjoined or not enforced
Colorado Notification enforced
N
Connecticut o Law
enforced
Delaware Notification Allows specified health professionals to waive parental involvement in limited circumstances; applies to
No Law
District of Columbia
Florida Notification enforced
Georgia Notification enforced
Hawaii No Law
Idaho Consent enforced
Illinois enjoined or alternative to
Notification Provides an not enforced parental notification, such as a grandparent or a doctor-authorized waiver.
Indiana Consent enforced
Iowa enforced
Notification Provides an alternative to parental notification, such as a grandparent or a doctor-authorized waiver.
Kansas Notification enforced
Kentucky Consent enforced
Louisiana Consent enforced
Maine No Law
Maryland No Law
MassachusettsConsent enforced
Michigan Consent enforced
enforced
Minnesota Notification Policy involves both parents.
Policy
Mississippi Consent enforced involves both parents.
Missouri Consent enforced
Montana Notification enjoined or not enforced
Nebraska Notification enforced
Nevada Notification enjoined or not enforced
New HampshireNo Law
New JerseyNotification enjoined or not enforced
New Mexico Consent enjoined or not enforced
New York No Law
Consent enforced an alternative to parental consent, such as a grandparent or a doctor-authorized waiver.
North Carolina Provides
North Dakota Policy
Consent enforced involves both parents.
Ohio Consent enforced
Oklahoma Notification and consent enforced
Oregon No Law
Pennsylvania Consent enforced
Rhode Island Consent enforced
Consent enforced an alternative to parental consent, such as a grandparent or a doctor-authorized waiver; applie
South Carolina Provides
South Dakota Notification enforced
Tennessee Consent enforced
Texas Notification and consent enforced
35
United States Yes
Utah Notification and consent enforced
Vermont No Law
Virginia Provides
Consent enforced an alternative to parental consent, such as a grandparent or a doctor-authorized waiver.
No
Washington Law
Notification Allows specified health professionals to waive parental involvement in limited circumstances.
West Virginia enforced
Allows
Wisconsin Consent enforced specified health professionals to waive parental involvement in limited circumstances.
Wyoming Notification and consent enforced
Notes Data as of January 1, 2010.
Definitions Enjoined or not enforced: Enforcement permanently enjoined by court order; policy not in effect.
Sources Parental Involvement in Minors' Abortions, State Policies in Brief, as of January 1, 2010, Guttmacher Institute
of January 1, 2010
in limited circumstances; applies to women under age 16; provides an alternative to parental notification, such as a grandparent or a doctor-
nt or a doctor-authorized waiver.
nt or a doctor-authorized waiver.
or a doctor-authorized waiver.
or a doctor-authorized waiver; applies to women under age 17.
or a doctor-authorized waiver.
in limited circumstances.
in limited circumstances.
olicy not in effect.
anuary 1, 2010, Guttmacher Institute. Available at: http://www.guttmacher.org/statecenter/spibs/spib_PIMA.pdf
n, such as a grandparent or a doctor-authorized waiver.
Category Women's Health
A
Subcategory bortion Policy
Topic Partial Birth Abortion Bans
Full Title State Bans on Partial Birth Abortion as of January 1, 2010
Data Type Text
If Yes, Applies a Health Exception
State Has Ban on Ban IncludesThroughout Pregnancy or After Viability
ThroughoutNone
Alabama Yes Enjoined or not Enforced pregnancy
Alaska ThroughoutNone pregnancy
Yes Enjoined or not Enforced
Arizona Yes ThroughoutNone pregnancy
Arkansas Yes ThroughoutNone pregnancy
California No NA NA
Colorado No NA NA
Connecticut oN NA NA
Delaware No NA NA
No
District of Columbia NA NA
Florida ThroughoutNone pregnancy
Yes Enjoined or not Enforced
Georgia Yes B
After viability road
Hawaii No NA NA
Idaho ThroughoutNone pregnancy
Yes Enjoined or not Enforced
Illinois ThroughoutNone pregnancy
Yes Enjoined or not Enforced
Indiana Yes ThroughoutNone pregnancy
Iowa ThroughoutNone pregnancy
Yes Enjoined or not Enforced
Kansas Yes B
After viability road
ThroughoutNone
Kentucky Yes Enjoined or not Enforced pregnancy
Louisiana Yes ThroughoutNone pregnancy
Maine No NA NA
Maryland No NA NA
MassachusettsNo NA NA
ThroughoutNone
Michigan Yes Enjoined or not Enforced pregnancy
Minnesota No NA NA
Mississippi Yes ThroughoutNone pregnancy
Missouri Yes ThroughoutNone pregnancy
Montana Yes N
After viability one
ThroughoutNone
Nebraska Yes Enjoined or not Enforced pregnancy
Nevada No NA NA
New HampshireNo NA NA
ThroughoutNone
New JerseyYes Enjoined or not Enforced pregnancy
New Mexico Yes N
After viability arrow
New York No NA NA
No
North Carolina NA NA
North Dakota Yes ThroughoutNone pregnancy
Ohio Yes pregnancy
ThroughoutNarrow
Oklahoma Yes ThroughoutNone pregnancy
Oregon No NA NA
Pennsylvania No NA NA
Yes ThroughoutNone
Rhode Island Enjoined or not Enforced pregnancy
Yes
South Carolina ThroughoutNone pregnancy
South Dakota Yes ThroughoutNone pregnancy
Tennessee Yes ThroughoutNone pregnancy
Texas No NA NA
31
United States Yes NA 4 Yes
Utah Yes pregnancy
ThroughoutNone
Vermont No NA NA
Virginia Yes pregnancy
ThroughoutNone
Washington No NA NA
Yes ThroughoutNone
pregnancy
West Virginia Enjoined or not Enforced
ThroughoutNone
pregnancy
Wisconsin Yes Enjoined or not Enforced
Wyoming No NA None
Notes Data as of January 1, 2010.
Definitions So-called "partial birth abortion" is not a medical term. These bans may be interpreted to prohibit certain abortion pr
Sources Alan Guttmacher Institute, State Policies in Brief, "Bans on ''Partial Birth'' Abortion," as of January 1, 2010, av
Footnote 1 This policy is presumably unenforceable under the terms set out in Stenberg v. Carhart; however, it has not been ch
Footnote 2 Policy is currently in effect.
Footnote 3 This law is temporarily enjoined pending a final decision in the courts.
rpreted to prohibit certain abortion procedures including the D&X procedure (dilation and extraction) used in a small share of second trim
on," as of January 1, 2010, available at http://www.guttmacher.org/statecenter/spibs/spib_BPBA.pdf.
Carhart; however, it has not been challenged in court.
) used in a small share of second trimester abortions. These bans may also be interpreted to apply to the more common second trimester D
e more common second trimester D&E procedure (dilation and evacuation), which has led to controversy about the bans' scope. A Neb
oversy about the bans' scope. A Nebraska ban, for example, was struck down by the Supreme Court in part because the law could be interp
part because the law could be interpreted to prohibit the pre-viability D&E procedure, therefore imposing an undue burden on a woman
posing an undue burden on a woman''s right to terminate a pregnancy before viability, and because it lacked an exception for cases when the
ked an exception for cases when the woman's health was at risk.Enjoined or not in effect; Enforcement permanently enjoined by court order
permanently enjoined by court order; policy not in effect.
Category Women's Health
A
Subcategory bortion Policy
Topic Later-Term Abortions
Full Title State Later-Term Abortion Policies, as of January 1, 2010
Data Type Text
Threshold for Later-Term a Certain
Later-Term Abortion Permitted When Threat
State Prohibits Some Abortions After Abortions Point in Pregnancy to Woman's:
Alabama Yes Viability Life and physical health
Alaska No No NA
Arizona Yes Viability Life and health
Arkansas Yes Viability Life and health
California Yes Viability Life and health
Colorado No No NA
Y
Connecticut es Viability Life and health
Delaware No No Life
No
District of Columbia No NA
Florida Yes 24 Weeks Life and health
Georgia Yes Life
3rd Trimester and health
Hawaii No No NA
Idaho Yes Viability Life
Illinois Yes Viability Life and health
Indiana Yes Viability Life and physical health
Iowa Yes Life
3rd Trimester and health
Kansas Yes Viability Life and health
Kentucky Yes Viability Life and health
Louisiana Yes Viability Life and health
Maine Yes Viability Life and health
Maryland Yes Viability Life and health
MassachusettsYes 24 weeks Life and health
Michigan Yes Viability Life
Minnesota Yes 24 Weeks Life and Health
Mississippi No No NA
Missouri Yes Viability Life and health
Montana Yes Viability Life and physical health
Nebraska Yes Viability Life and health
Nevada Yes 24 Weeks Life and health
New HampshireNo No NA
New JerseyNo No NA
New Mexico No No NA
New York Yes 24 Weeks Life
Yes
North Carolina 20 Weeks Life and health
North Dakota Yes Viability Life and health
Ohio No No Life and physical health
Oklahoma Yes Viability Life and health
Oregon No No NA
Pennsylvania Yes 24 Weeks Life and physical health
Rhode Island Yes 24 Weeks Life
Yes
South Carolina Life
3rd Trimester and health
South Dakota Yes 24 Weeks Life and health
Tennessee Yes Viability Life and health
Texas Yes Life
3rd Trimester and health
38
United States Yes NA NA
Utah Yes Viability Life and health
Vermont No No NA
Virginia Yes Life
3rd Trimester and health
Washington Yes Viability Life and health
No
West Virginia No NA
Wisconsin Yes Viability Life and health
Wyoming Yes Viability Life and health
Notes Data as of January 1, 2010
Definitions The U.S. Supreme Court has held that states may constitutionally ban or restrict abortions after the point of fetal via
Sources Alan Guttmacher Institute, State Policies in Brief, "State Policies on Later-Term Abortions," January 1, 2010,
Footnote 1 Enforcement permanently enjoined by a court order; policy not in effect.
Footnote 2 Later-term abortions also permitted in case of fetal abnormality, in Utah the law applies to a lethal abnormality.
Footnote 3 If later-term abortions are done for mental health reasons, patient must have the certification of an independent psy
Footnote 4 Later-term abortions are also permitted in case of rape or incest.
ct abortions after the point of fetal viability except where necessary to preserve a woman''s life or health. Viability is defined by the Supreme C
Abortions," January 1, 2010, available at http://www.guttmacher.org/statecenter/spibs/spib_PLTA.pdf.
applies to a lethal abnormality.
e certification of an independent psychiatrist.
Viability is defined by the Supreme Court as "the capacity for meaningful life outside the womb, albeit with artificial aid" and not just moment
ith artificial aid" and not just momentary survival".NA: Not applicable.
Category Women's Health
E
Subcategory mergency Contraception
Topic Emergency Room EC Requirements
Full Title Emergency Room Requirements To Offer/Provide Sexual Assault Survivors with Emergency Contraception, as of J
Data Type Text
Room Required to Provide to Dispense EC upon
EmergencyEmergency Room RequiredInformation about EC?request?
Alabama No No
Alaska No No
Arizona No No
Arkansas Yes No
California Yes Yes
Colorado Yes No
Y
Connecticut es Yes
Delaware No No
Yes
District of Columbia Yes
Florida No No
Georgia No No
Hawaii No No
Idaho No No
Illinois Yes No
Indiana No No
Iowa No No
Kansas No No
Kentucky No No
Louisiana No No
Maine No No
Maryland No No
MassachusettsYes Yes
Michigan No No
Minnesota Yes Yes
Mississippi No No
Missouri No No
Montana No No
Nebraska No No
Nevada No No
New HampshireNo No
New JerseyYes Yes
New Mexico Yes Yes
New York Yes Yes
No
North Carolina No
North Dakota No No
Ohio Not
Not Enforced Enforced
Oklahoma No No
Oregon Yes Yes
Pennsylvania Yes Yes
Rhode Island No No
No
South Carolina Yes
South Dakota No No
Tennessee No No
Texas Yes No
United States16+DC Yes13+DC Yes
Utah Yes Yes
Vermont No No
Virginia No No
Washington Yes Yes
No
West Virginia No
Wisconsin Yes Yes
Wyoming No No
Notes Data as of January 1, 2010
Definitions Emergency Contraception: a concentrated dose of hormone found in many regular birth control pills that can preven
Sources Access to Emergency Contraception, State Policies in Brief, as of January 1, 2010, Guttmacher Institute. Ava
Footnote 1 A hospital may contract with an independent medical professional in order to provide the emergency contraception s
Footnote 2 A hospital may refuse based on religious or moral beliefs to provide emergency contraception when requested by a
th Emergency Contraception, as of January 1, 2010
ular birth control pills that can prevent pregnancy when taken shortly after unprotected intercourse (most effectively, within 72 hours).
ry 1, 2010, Guttmacher Institute. Available at: http://www.agi-usa.org/pubs/spib_EC.pdf .
ovide the emergency contraception services.
y contraception when requested by a woman who has been sexually assaulted. However, a refusing hospital is then required to immediately
t effectively, within 72 hours).
pital is then required to immediately transport the woman to the closest medical facility that will provide her with the medication.
her with the medication.
Category Women's Health
E
Subcategory mergency Contraception
Topic Pharmacist Provision of EC
Full Title Pharmacist Provision of Emergency Contraception to Women Without a Doctor's Prescription, as of January 1, 201
Data Type Text
May Dispense
Pharmacist Condition Type EC without a Prescription?
Alabama No
Alaska Yes Collaborative Practice Agreement
Arizona No
Arkansas No
California Yes Collaborative Practice Agreement and State-Approved Protocol
Colorado No
Connecticut oN
Delaware No
No
District of Columbia
Florida No
Georgia No
Hawaii Yes Collaborative Practice Agreement
Idaho No
Illinois No
Indiana No
Iowa No
Kansas No
Kentucky No
Louisiana No
Maine Yes State-Approved Protocol
Maryland No
MassachusettsYes Collaborative Practice Agreement
Michigan No
Minnesota No
Mississippi No
Missouri No
Montana No
Nebraska No
Nevada No
New HampshireYes Collaborative Practice Agreement
New JerseyNo
New Mexico Yes State-Approved Protocol
New York No
No
North Carolina
North Dakota No
Ohio No
Oklahoma No
Oregon No
Pennsylvania No
Rhode Island No
No
South Carolina
South Dakota No
Tennessee No
Texas No
9
United StatesYes NA
Utah No
Vermont Yes Collaborative Practice Agreement
Virginia No
Washington Yes Collaborative Practice Agreement
No
West Virginia
Wisconsin No
Wyoming No
Notes Data as of January 1, 2010.Adults 18 and older do not need a prescription to obtain emergency contraception
Definitions Emergency Contraception (EC): a concentrated dose of hormone found in many regular birth control pills that can p
Sources Access to Emergency Contraception, State Policies in Brief, as of January 1, 2010, Guttmacher Institute. Ava
Footnote 1 Pharmacists may dispense any prescription drug, including Emergency Contraceptives.
r's Prescription, as of January 1, 2010
on to obtain emergency contraception in any state, but women under 18 are still required to obtain a prescription, except in states that allow p
y regular birth control pills that can prevent pregnancy when taken shortly after unprotected intercourse (most effectively, within 72 hours).Co
ry 1, 2010, Guttmacher Institute. Available at http://www.agi-usa.org/pubs/spib_EC.pdf .
scription, except in states that allow pharmacy provision. In these states, all women (including teens) can obtain emergency contraception dir
(most effectively, within 72 hours).Collaborative Practice Agreements: Refers to the practice where prescribers (generally physicians, in som
n obtain emergency contraception directly from a pharmacist under a state-approved protocol, without obtaining a prescription in advance fro
cribers (generally physicians, in some states includes nurse practitioners) authorize pharmacists to engage in specified activities including a
btaining a prescription in advance from a doctor.
age in specified activities including adjusting and/or initiating drug therapy.State-Approved Protocol: This state permits collaborative practice
s state permits collaborative practice agreements or a similar agreement between physicians and pharmacists. However, some modification
acists. However, some modification of existing statutes and/or regulations is required to allow pharmacists to initiate EC for the general com
sts to initiate EC for the general community.NA: Not applicable.
Category Women's Health
R
Subcategory efusal Policies For Health Services
Topic Individual Provider Refusal Policies
Full Title States That Allow Individual Providers to Refuse Women's Health Services, as of January 1, 2010
Data Type Text
Abortion Providers to Refuse Services
Sterilization
State Allows Individual Contraception
Alabama No NA NA NA
Alaska Yes Yes No No
Arizona Yes Yes No No
Arkansas Yes Yes Yes Yes
California Yes Yes No No
Colorado Yes Yes Yes No
Y
Connecticut es Yes No No
Delaware Yes Yes No No
No
District of Columbia NA NA NA
Florida Yes Yes Yes No
Georgia Yes Yes No Yes
Hawaii Yes Yes No No
Idaho Yes Yes No Yes
Illinois Yes Yes Yes Yes
Indiana Yes Yes No No
Iowa Yes Yes No No
Kansas Yes Yes No Yes
Kentucky Yes Yes No Yes
Louisiana Yes Yes No No
Maine Yes Yes Yes No
Maryland Yes Yes No Yes
MassachusettsYes Yes No Yes
Michigan Yes Yes No No
Minnesota Yes Yes No No
Mississippi Yes Yes Yes Yes
Missouri Yes Yes No No
Montana Yes Yes No Yes
Nebraska Yes Yes No No
Nevada Yes Yes No No
New HampshireNo NA NA NA
New JerseyYes Yes No Yes
New Mexico Yes Yes No No
New York Yes Yes No No
Yes
North Carolina Yes No No
North Dakota Yes Yes No No
Ohio Yes Yes No No
Oklahoma Yes Yes No No
Oregon Yes Yes No No
Pennsylvania Yes Yes No Yes
Rhode Island Yes Yes No Yes
Yes
South Carolina Yes No No
South Dakota Yes Yes No No
Tennessee Yes Yes Yes No
Texas Yes Yes No No
47
United States Yes 46 Yes 8 Yes 16 Yes
Utah Yes Yes No No
Vermont No NA NA NA
Virginia Yes Yes No No
Washington Yes Yes Yes Yes
Yes
West Virginia No No Yes
Wisconsin Yes Yes No Yes
Wyoming Yes Yes No No
Notes Data as of January 1, 2010.Refusal clauses may apply to one or a combination of the following: individual hea
Definitions NA: Not applicable.
Sources Refusing to Provide Health Services, State Policies in Brief, as of January 1, 2010, Guttmacher Institute. Ava
Footnote 1 Includes pharmacists.
Footnote 2 Pharmacists have a duty to dispense valid prescriptions and can only refuse to dispense a prescription, including co
Footnote 3 A broadly worded refusal clause may apply to pharmacists.
Footnote 4 An expansion of the state's abortion refusal clause is temporarily enjoined pending the outcome of litigation; the prio
Footnote 5 Temporarily enjoined; law not in effect pending the outcome of litigation.
of January 1, 2010
ination of the following: individual health care providers, pharmacists, health care facilities, and/or insurers, which may potentially include em
y 1, 2010, Guttmacher Institute. Available at http://www.guttmacher.org/statecenter/spibs/spib_RPHS.pdf.
dispense a prescription, including contraceptives, when their employers approve the refusal and the woman can still access her prescription
ding the outcome of litigation; the prior law is in effect.
rs, which may potentially include employers. For more information about institutions, go to Institutional Refusal Policies.
man can still access her prescription in a timely manner.
Refusal Policies.
Category Women's Health
R
Subcategory efusal Policies For Health Services
Topic Institutional Refusal Policies
Full Title States That Allow Institutions to Refuse Women's Health Services, as of January 1, 2010
Data Type Text
Abortion Contraception Services
State Allows Institutions to Refuse Sterilization
Alabama No NA NA NA
Alaska Yes Yes No No
Arizona Yes Yes No No
Arkansas Yes Yes Yes Yes
California Yes Yes No No
Colorado Yes Yes Yes No
Connecticut oN NA NA NA
Delaware Yes Yes No No
No
District of Columbia NA NA NA
Florida Yes Yes No No
Georgia Yes Yes No Yes
Hawaii Yes Yes No No
Idaho Yes Yes No Yes
Illinois Yes Yes Yes Yes
Indiana Yes Yes No No
Iowa Yes Yes No No
Kansas Yes Yes No Yes
Kentucky Yes Yes No No
Louisiana Yes Yes No No
Maine Yes Yes Yes No
Maryland Yes Yes No Yes
MassachusettsYes Yes Yes Yes
Michigan Yes Yes No No
Minnesota Yes Yes No No
Mississippi Yes Yes Yes Yes
Missouri Yes Yes No No
Montana Yes Yes No Yes
Nebraska Yes Yes No No
Nevada Yes Yes No No
New HampshireNo NA NA NA
New JerseyYes Yes Yes Yes
New Mexico Yes Yes No Yes
New York No NA NA NA
Yes
North Carolina Yes No No
North Dakota Yes Yes No No
Ohio Yes Yes No No
Oklahoma Yes Yes No No
Oregon Yes Yes No No
Pennsylvania Yes Yes No Yes
Rhode Island No NA NA NA
Yes
South Carolina Yes No No
South Dakota Yes Yes No No
Tennessee Yes Yes Yes No
Texas Yes Yes No No
44
United States Yes 43 Yes 9 Yes 15 Yes
Utah Yes Yes No No
Vermont No NA NA NA
Virginia Yes Yes No No
Washington Yes Yes Yes Yes
Yes
West Virginia No No Yes
Wisconsin Yes Yes No Yes
Wyoming Yes Yes No No
Notes Data as of January 1, 2010Refusal clauses may apply to one or a combination of the following: individual hea
Definitions NA: Not applicable.
Sources Refusing to Provide Health Services, State Policies in Brief, as of January 1, 2010, Guttmacher Institut
Footnote 1 Exemption limited to private entities.
Footnote 2 Exemption limited to religious entities.
Footnote 3 A broadly worded refusal clause may apply to pharmacies.
Footnote 4 State law requires pharmacies to fill valid contraceptive prescriptions.
Footnote 5 The policy in Washington that requires pharmacies dispense valid prescriptions and deliver FDA-approved drugs, s
Footnote 6 Pharmacies have a duty to fill valid prescriptions.
Footnote 7 An expansion of the state's abortion refusal clause is temporarily enjoined pending the outcome of litigation; the prio
Footnote 8 Temporarily enjoined; law not in effect pending the outcome of litigation.
nation of the following: individual health care providers, pharmacists, health care facilities, and/or insurers, which may potentially include emp
y 1, 2010, Guttmacher Institute. Available at http://www.guttmacher.org/statecenter/spibs/spib_RPHS.pdf.
s and deliver FDA-approved drugs, such as Plan B, is not in effect pending the outcome of a court case.
ding the outcome of litigation; the prior law is in effect.
rs, which may potentially include employers.
Category Women's Health
W
Subcategory omen's Health Status
Topic Breast Cancer Rate
Full Title Breast Cancer Incidence Rate per 100,000 Women, 2005
Data Type Rate
Alabama 113.8
Alaska 127.1
Arizona 96.4
Arkansas 105.5
California 120.5
Colorado 123.4
Connecticut 133.3
Delaware 132.4
118.1
District of Columbia
Florida 109.9
Georgia 113.4
Hawaii 118.1
Idaho 108.6
Illinois 119.5
Indiana 107.5
Iowa 121.8
Kansas 123.7
Kentucky 116.8
Louisiana 118.3
Maine 130
Maryland NA
Massachusetts 130.1
Michigan 120.4
Minnesota 124.5
Mississippi 104.5
Missouri 119.9
Montana 119.7
Nebraska 119.6
Nevada 107.3
New Hampshire 131
New Jersey 125.3
New Mexico 107.8
New York 120.8
North Carolina 118.5
North Dakota 117.9
Ohio 117.6
Oklahoma 123
Oregon 128.7
Pennsylvania 121.6
Rhode Island 119.7
South Carolina 117.3
South Dakota 120.6
Tennessee 120.7
Texas 112.3
United States 117.7
Utah 107.5
Vermont 118.2
Virginia 115.6
Washington 131.7
West Virginia 114.4
Wisconsin NA
Wyoming 105.7
Notes Data are for 2005. Figures reflect the number of new cases of invasive cancer per 100,000 women per year. These
Definitions NA: Not Available.
Sources U.S. Cancer Statistics Working Group. United States Cancer Statistics: 1999-2005 Incidence and Mortality Web-ba
Footnote 1 Data are based on mathematical assumptions due to the impact of Hurricane Katrina and Rita on cancer registry op
per 100,000 women per year. These figures are age-adjusted to the 2000 U.S. standard population.Data are from selected statewide and me
005 Incidence and Mortality Web-based Report. Atlanta (GA): Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and
Katrina and Rita on cancer registry operations and population. See Technical Notes in the data source for more information.
a are from selected statewide and metropolitan area cancer registries that meet the data quality criteria for all invasive cancer sites combined
es, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and National Cancer Institute; 2009. Available at http://apps.nccd.cdc.gov/uscs/.
r more information.
or all invasive cancer sites combined. See registry-specific data quality information. Rates cover approximately 96% of the U.S. population.
apps.nccd.cdc.gov/uscs/.
imately 96% of the U.S. population.
Category Women's Health
W
Subcategory omen's Health Status
Topic Breast Cancer Rate by R/E
Full Title Breast Cancer Incidence Rate per 100,000 Women by R/E, 2005
Data Type Rate
White Black Hispanic
Alabama 109.8 120.7 NA
Alaska 132.7 NA NA
Arizona 98.1 85.7 68
Arkansas 106.4 95.8 NA
California 126.2 117.9 88.2
Colorado 123 85 93
Connecticut 136.7 106.7 135
Delaware 131.6 141.9 151.6
1
District of Columbia25 108.8 94.7
Florida 112.4 90.5 NA
Georgia 114.5 113.7 51.1
Hawaii 119.6 NA 157.8
Idaho 109.9 NA 63.5
Illinois 120.5 117.1 88
Indiana 107.6 100.8 61.6
Iowa 122.7 77.5 87.2
Kansas 123.4 119.5 101.4
Kentucky 115.1 121.9 NA
Louisiana 117.9 119.3 61.8
Maine 128.8 NA NA
Maryland NA NA NA
Massachusetts 131.9 118.7 91.2
Michigan 120.8 115.2 91.5
Minnesota 124.3 94.1 105.7
Mississippi 100.9 108.2 NA
Missouri 120 123.2 84.2
Montana 118.6 NA NA
Nebraska 120.2 110 96.3
Nevada 108.7 96.1 77.8
New Hampshire 130.7 NA 203.3
New Jersey 129.5 108.4 99.6
New Mexico 113.6 NA 94.4
New York 125.4 100.4 93.8
North Carolina 119 115.5 106.9
North Dakota 117.8 NA NA
Ohio 114.7 120.1 96.9
Oklahoma 123.1 125.9 110.5
Oregon 127.5 87 98.2
Pennsylvania 121.4 116.4 NA
Rhode Island 120.2 120.6 127.6
South Carolina 119.3 108.3 NA
South Dakota 120.6 NA NA
Tennessee 120.7 114.4 78.8
Texas 111.9 119.2 90.2
United States 119.1 110.2 89.8
Utah 109 NA 85.7
Vermont 118 NA NA
Virginia 116.1 114.5 81.4
Washington 132.1 121.1 104
West Virginia 115.6 80.7 NA
Wisconsin NA NA NA
Wyoming 106.3 NA NA
Notes Data are for 2005. Figures reflect the number of new cases of invasive cancer per 100,000 women per year.These
Definitions NA: Data not available. NSD: Rates are suppressed if fewer than 16 cases were reported.NR: Rates are suppresse
Sources U.S. Cancer Statistics Working Group. United States Cancer Statistics: 1999-2005 Incidence and Mortality Web-ba
Footnote 1 Data are based on mathematical assumptions due to the impact of Hurricane Katrina and Rita on cancer registry op
per 100,000 women per year.These figures are age-adjusted to the 2000 U.S. standard population.Data are from selected statewide and me
e reported.NR: Rates are suppressed at state's request.
005 Incidence and Mortality Web-based Report. Atlanta (GA): Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and
Katrina and Rita on cancer registry operations and population. See Technical Notes in the data source for more information.
are from selected statewide and metropolitan area cancer registries that meet the data quality criteria for all invasive cancer sites combined
es, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and National Cancer Institute; 2009. Available at http://apps.nccd.cdc.gov/uscs/.
r more information.
or all invasive cancer sites combined. See registry-specific data quality information. Rates cover approximately 96% of the U.S. population. D
apps.nccd.cdc.gov/uscs/.
mately 96% of the U.S. population. Data for specified racial or ethnic populations other than white and black should be interpreted with cautio
lack should be interpreted with caution. See Technical Notes. Hispanic origin is not mutually exclusive from race categories (white, black).
om race categories (white, black).
Category Women's Health
W
Subcategory omen's Health Status
Topic Cervical Cancer Rate
Full Title Cervical Cancer Incidence Rate per 100,000 Women, 2005
Data Type Rate
Alabama 8.5
Alaska 8.8
Arizona 6.3
Arkansas 9.8
California 8.4
Colorado 6.3
Connecticut 6
Delaware 8.7
12.8
District of Columbia
Florida 9.5
Georgia 8.1
Hawaii 6.2
Idaho 7.5
Illinois 8.4
Indiana 7
Iowa 7.1
Kansas 7.7
Kentucky 9.3
Louisiana 9
Maine 6.3
Maryland NA
Massachusetts 6
Michigan 7
Minnesota 6.3
Mississippi 7.3
Missouri 8.2
Montana 3.5
Nebraska 7.4
Nevada 10.1
New Hampshire 7.4
New Jersey 8.2
New Mexico 8.9
New York 8.9
North Carolina 8.1
North Dakota 5.3
Ohio 7.9
Oklahoma 8.4
Oregon 5.8
Pennsylvania 7.9
Rhode Island 7.9
South Carolina 7.6
South Dakota 8.6
Tennessee 8.9
Texas 9.1
United States 8.1
Utah 6.3
Vermont 5.9
Virginia 6.8
Washington 6.6
West Virginia 10.5
Wisconsin NA
Wyoming 6.7
Notes Data are for 2005. Figures reflect the number of new cases of invasive cancer per 100,000 women per year. These
Definitions Cervical cancer is the uncontrolled growth of abnormal cell changes in the cervix, the lower part of the uterus, which
Sources U.S. Cancer Statistics Working Group. United States Cancer Statistics: 1999-2005 Incidence and Mortality Web-ba
Footnote 1 Data are based on mathematical assumptions due to the impact of Hurricane Katrina and Rita on cancer registry op
per 100,000 women per year. These figures are age-adjusted to the 2000 U.S. standard population.Data are from selected statewide and me
ix, the lower part of the uterus, which opens into the vagina. Nearly all cervical cancer is caused by 10 to 15 high-risk types of a common sex
005 Incidence and Mortality Web-based Report. Atlanta (GA): Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and
Katrina and Rita on cancer registry operations and population. See Technical Notes in the data source for more information.
a are from selected statewide and metropolitan area cancer registries that meet the data quality criteria for all invasive cancer sites combined
o 15 high-risk types of a common sexually transmitted virus called the human papillomavirus (HPV). In most cases, the virus disappears with
es, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and National Cancer Institute; 2009. Available at http://apps.nccd.cdc.gov/uscs/.
r more information.
or all invasive cancer sites combined. See registry-specific data quality information. Rates cover approximately 93% of the U.S. population.
most cases, the virus disappears within two years without symptoms or treatment. In a small percentage of women, however, the virus persis
apps.nccd.cdc.gov/uscs/.
imately 93% of the U.S. population.
of women, however, the virus persists and normal cervical cells gradually change into abnormal, precancerous cells (also called cervical les
ncerous cells (also called cervical lesions).NA: Not Available.
Category Women's Health
W
Subcategory omen's Health Status
Topic Cervical Cancer Rate by R/E
Full Title Cervical Cancer Incidence Rate per 100,000 Women by R/E, 2005
Data Type Rate
White Black Hispanic
Alabama 8 11.1 NA
Alaska 8.3 NA NA
Arizona 5.9 NA 10.4
Arkansas 9.5 13.1 NA
California 8.6 7.3 13.1
Colorado 6.2 NA 11
Connecticut 5.9 NA 8.8
Delaware 8.4 NA NA
NA
District of Columbia 13.3 NA
Florida 9.1 11.8 NA
Georgia 7.4 10.8 8.2
Hawaii NA NA NA
Idaho 7.4 NA NA
Illinois 7.8 13 11
Indiana 7 6.1 NA
Iowa 7 NA NA
Kansas 7.2 NA NA
Kentucky 9 11.3 NA
Louisiana 8.5 10.3 NA
Maine 6.1 NA NA
Maryland NA NA NA
Massachusetts 5.8 8.5 13.2
Michigan 6.8 8.7 14.2
Minnesota 5.7 NA NA
Mississippi 6.4 9.4 NA
Missouri 8 11.7 NA
Montana 3.6 NA NA
Nebraska 7.4 NA NA
Nevada 10.2 NA 12.5
New Hampshire 7.5 NA NA
New Jersey 7.9 11.8 14.2
New Mexico 8.7 NA 8.8
New York 7.9 12.8 13.1
North Carolina 7.7 9.2 16.2
North Dakota NA NA NA
Ohio 7.9 8.2 NA
Oklahoma 7.9 NA NA
Oregon 5.5 NA NA
Pennsylvania 7.5 9.3 NA
Rhode Island 6.4 NA NA
South Carolina 6.9 9.3 NA
South Dakota 8.1 NA NA
Tennessee 8.5 10.7 NA
Texas 9.2 10.2 13.5
United States 7.7 10.3 12.4
Utah 5.9 NA NA
Vermont 6 NA NA
Virginia 6.7 6.7 9.9
Washington 6.6 NA 15.9
West Virginia 10.6 NA NA
Wisconsin NA NA NA
Wyoming 6.6 NA NA
Notes Data are for 2005. Figures reflect the number of new cases of invasive cancer per 100,000 women per year.These
Definitions Cervical cancer is the uncontrolled growth of abnormal cell changes in the cervix, the lower part of the uterus, which
Sources U.S. Cancer Statistics Working Group. United States Cancer Statistics: 1999-2005 Incidence and Mortality Web-ba
Footnote 1 Data are based on mathematical assumptions due to the impact of Hurricane Katrina and Rita on cancer registry op
per 100,000 women per year.These figures are age-adjusted to the 2000 U.S. standard population.Data are from selected statewide and me
ix, the lower part of the uterus, which opens into the vagina. Nearly all cervical cancer is caused by 10 to 15 high-risk types of a common sex
005 Incidence and Mortality Web-based Report. Atlanta (GA): Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and
Katrina and Rita on cancer registry operations and population. See Technical Notes in the data source for more information.
are from selected statewide and metropolitan area cancer registries that meet the data quality criteria for all invasive cancer sites combined
o 15 high-risk types of a common sexually transmitted virus called the human papillomavirus (HPV). In most cases, the virus disappears with
es, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and National Cancer Institute; 2009. Available at http://apps.nccd.cdc.gov/uscs/.
r more information.
or all invasive cancer sites combined. See registry-specific data quality information. Rates cover approximately 96% of the U.S. population. D
most cases, the virus disappears within two years without symptoms or treatment. In a small percentage of women, however, the virus persis
apps.nccd.cdc.gov/uscs/.
mately 96% of the U.S. population. Data for specified racial or ethnic populations other than white and black should be interpreted with cautio
of women, however, the virus persists and normal cervical cells gradually change into abnormal, precancerous cells (also called cervical les
lack should be interpreted with caution. See Technical Notes. Hispanic origin is not mutually exclusive from race categories (white, black).
ncerous cells (also called cervical lesions).NA: Data not available. NSD: Rates are suppressed if fewer than 16 cases were reported.NR: Rat
om race categories (white, black).
han 16 cases were reported.NR: Rates are suppressed at state's request.
