Support in Family Planning in the State of Carinthia

Funding in the area of family planning in the state of Carinthia supports private individuals with their main residence in Carinthia in accessing permanent or long-term contraceptive methods as well as pregnancy terminations within the framework of the legal time limits. After thorough counseling by the family counseling service of the state of Carinthia or the Klagenfurt city administration, measures such as vasectomy, implants, or surgical procedures are carried out by the respective specialists or clinics. The state of Carinthia partially or fully covers the costs and ensures a straightforward process through registered intermediaries (hospitals, physicians, pharmacies). The unlimited application period begins on 01.01.2025 and enables clients to plan their family planning measures flexibly in terms of timing.

Prerequisites for funding, in addition to the main residence in Carinthia, include proof of need and a social indication. Applications are submitted exclusively through certified counseling centers and require the submission of documentation regarding income and asset status as well as, if applicable, medical certificates. Cost coverage for procedures already performed is excluded. Support through the family counseling service ensures professional information and documents the social indication, which determines the extent of the subsidy granted. Thus, the program makes a sustainable contribution to health care and social security in Carinthia by promoting family planning services in a targeted and needs-oriented manner.