• The annual reported rate captures activity during the previous calendar year. 
• This is an Office of Population Affairs (OPA) administrative measure.
• There is no benchmark available for this OPA measure.

This measure shows that among women ages 15 to 44 at risk of unintended pregnancy, the percentage that were provided a most effective or moderately effective method (MMEC) of contraception.  The rate is an intermediate outcome measure, and it is desirable to have a high percentage of women who are provided the most effective or moderately effective contraceptive methods. A state should exercise caution in using this measure for payment purposes, because performance on this measure is a function of a woman’s preferences. The goal is to provide an indicator for states to assess the provision of most or moderately effective contraceptive methods within the state, and see where there is room for improvement.

Last updated:  August 2021