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Can you get birth control without being prescribed?
Some forms of birth control are always available without a prescription. For example, you can always get condoms, internal condoms, the birth control sponge, and spermicide without a prescription. But you should know that over-the-counter methods are not as effective as those you can get with a prescription.
How much is birth control if insurance doesn’t cover it?
Without any coverage, birth control can cost over $2,000 per year. This depends on the form of birth control you choose, however. It also varies based on your insurance coverage. If you choose a generic form of birth control, you can save money.
Does birth control have to be free with insurance?
Because of the Affordable Care Act (aka Obamacare), most insurance plans must cover all methods of birth control at no cost to you, including the pill. However, some plans only cover certain brands of pills or generic versions. Your health insurance provider can tell you which types of birth control they pay for.
Is birth control supposed to be free with insurance?
Because of the Affordable Care Act (aka Obamacare), most insurance plans must cover all methods of birth control at no cost to you, including the pill. However, some plans only cover certain brands of pills or generic versions. Your health insurance provider can tell you which types of birth control they pay for.
How much is birth control if insurance doesn’t cover it?
Without any coverage, birth control can cost over $2,000 per year. This depends on the form of birth control you choose, however. It also varies based on your insurance coverage. If you choose a generic form of birth control, you can save money.
Why is birth control covered by insurance?
Birth control is a type of preventive care. Under the Affordable Care Act of 2010, most health insurance plans must cover the total cost of preventive care, meaning they don't charge you coinsurance or a copayment.