How much is birth control without insurance at planned parenthood

Can I recieve birth control from any planned parenthood location? and if so how much does it cost and does planned parenthood prescribe it directly?

All Planned Parenthood health centers offer birth control. Costs and prescription services vary depending on the kind of birth control you want to use.

Your local Planned Parenthood health center can help you find the birth control that’s right for you. This tool can also help you find a birth control method that fits your life.

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Many insurance plans cover birth control with no copay or deductible. If you don't have insurance, you may qualify for no-cost birth control and other services through a Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) program called the Minnesota Family Planning Program (MFPP).

Eligible services include:

  • Birth control (the pill, patch, shot, ring, IUD, or implant)
  • Emergency contraception
  • Annual exam (pelvic and breast/chest exams, Pap smear, blood pressure check/other vital signs)
  • Testing and treatment of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) identified during a birth control visit
  • Family planning education

When you check in for your visit, bring:

  1. A completed the funding application. If you can't complete the application before your visit, we'll help you fill it out at check-in.
  2. A photo ID.
  3. A month's worth of paystubs or other proof of income, such as:
    • Current W2 or tax return
    • Copies of business records
    • Financial award letter
    • Court order
    • Written statement from any person or company that sends you income

If all of your information is in order, your enrollment will be effective immediately. Still have questions? Call us at 1-800-230-7526.

To apply to keep your coverage all year and continue getting birth control at no-cost:

Be sure to complete the full application and bring your photo ID and proof of income to your appointment.  If you can’t bring the needed documents, we’ll help you with follow-up steps.

If your short-term coverage ends:

You can only receive short-term coverage once per year. If your short-term coverage ends, you can still apply to receive a full year of coverage by submitting a complete application and documentation to:

Minnesota Department of Human Services
P.O. Box 64960
St. Paul, MN 55164-0960
Fax: 651-431-7532

If you need help mailing or faxing the materials you can visit any Planned Parenthood health center. 

Looking for alternatives to in-person care? 

We offer a wide range of telehealth services, including:

  • Birth control
  • IUD and birth control implant consultation
  • UTI screening and treatment
  • STD and STI  consultation and treatment
  • PrEP  and PEP (for HIV prevention) consultation
  • Transgender hormone therapy
  • Vaginitis care

To schedule your appointment for online care, call 1.800.230.PLAN (7526).

*Payment options for telehealth vary. Please ask about your options when you call to schedule your online visit.

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The shot can cost anywhere between $0 to $150. That’s a pretty wide range, but the good news is that the shot can be free or low cost with many health insurance plans, Medicaid, and some other government programs.

How much the birth control shot costs depends on a couple of different things, like where you live, if you have health insurance, or if you qualify for any programs in your area that help pay for the shot. In most cases, you’ll need an exam when you get your first shot, which may have an additional cost.  If you need an exam, it may cost between $0-$250. Each visit after the first one may cost between $0 and $150.

The good news is that under the Affordable Care Act (aka Obamacare), most insurance plans must cover doctors’ visits related to birth control. Learn more about health insurance and birth control.

And, with most insurance plans, you can get the shot for free. Yep, totally free. If you don’t have health insurance or if you can’t use it, your nearest Planned Parenthood health center can help you get insurance or help you find out if you qualify for a program in your area that will help pay for it.

Can I get the birth control shot for free?

There’s a good chance you can get the shot for free or at a low cost if you have health insurance. Because of the Affordable Care Act (aka Obamacare), most insurance plans cover the birth control shot with little or no cost to you. Your health insurance provider can tell you how much it will cost, and your doctor may also be able to help you get your birth control covered by health insurance. Learn more about health insurance and affordable birth control.

If you don’t have health insurance, you’ve still got options. Depending on your income and legal status in the U.S., you could qualify for Medicaid or other state or local programs that can you help pay for birth control and other health care.

Planned Parenthood health centers do their best to help you get the care you need — including birth control, whether or not you have insurance. Most Planned Parenthood health centers accept Medicaid and health insurance. And many health centers will work with you to help you figure out payment options based on your situation. Contact your nearest Planned Parenthood health center for more information.

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Is birth control free in MN?

If you don't have insurance, you may qualify for no-cost birth control and other services through a Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) program called the Minnesota Family Planning Program (MFPP).

Does birth control have to be free with insurance?

Plans in the Health Insurance Marketplace® must cover contraceptive methods and counseling for all women, as prescribed by a health care provider. Plans must cover these services without charging a copayment or coinsurance when provided by an in-network provider — even if you haven't met your deductible.

How much is the birth control pill?

Birth control pills cost between $0–$50 a month. They can be totally free with most health insurance plans, or if you qualify for some government programs. You can get a prescription for the birth control pill from a doctor or nurse at a doctor's office, health clinic, or your local Planned Parenthood health center.

Is any birth control free?

The ACA guarantees coverage of women's preventive services, including free birth control and contraceptive counseling, for all individuals and covered dependents with reproductive capacity.