is birth control free? if not how much does it cost?

Answer 1

yes and no, i have blue cross and generic prescriptions are free through 2006. county health departments may have free pills if you qualify (meaning you have no job, no sort of income, etc) if you have insurance you shouldn't have to pay much (maybe 10 or so for the generic) non-generic without a prescription could run $100 or more. a big difference!

Answer 2

You need to talk to an OB and find out which of the available methods is right for you. Some women tend to forget taking the pill every day and end up pregnant, maybe a skin patch, an IUD or a vaccine once a month, only a doctor can tell you the options and which is best. Don't think that a condom is enough or if your partner pulls out at the last moment is enough, contraceptive foams are not enough either. Do talk to an OB, then you will have a clear picture of how much each option costs.

Along with birth control you do need a medical checkup at least twice a year. We girls have to take control and responsiblity for our sexual health because guys really don't care about it.

Answer 3

Birth control isn't free, unfortunately.

First, you have to get a perscription for it from your doctor. If you have health insurance, it *should* be covered, so you'll only have to pay whatever your co-pay is. There are plenty of generic brands of birth control now, so that'll help with the cost.

If you do not have health insurance, you'll have to cover the cost yourself, and I'm really not sure what the total cost is if you're uninsured. I've been really lucky and have had insurance since I started needing the Pill.

Answer 4

Usually it depends were you live, for instance in Atlanta the clinic gives you free birth control. The type of birth control you prefer is what is going to cost.

Answer 5

The only free birth controll is not having sex (you wouldn't need condoms or anything)
Most birth controll, you have to pay for and insurance companies might cut you some slack on the cost.
I take Seasonale and it's $75 for a three month supply (one cycle)

I hear most range from 30-150 a month/cycle

Answer 6

I'm sure there's a free clinic somewhere in your area that gives away condoms for free.

It depends on your insurance. If you take the pill, depending on the type of pill it is and your prescription co-pay, it could be anywhere from $5 to $35ish a month. If you buy it without insurance coverage, I don't know.

I have an IUD. It was free for me, except for the $15 office visit co-pay to have it inserted.

I don't know about buying condoms...maybe $10 a box?? It's been a LOOOONG time since I've bought any. :)

Answer 7

If you go to your local health department, you can get birth control but you will have to pay for it or have medicaid to get it free. But nothing is free in this country . I don't know how much it costs but it can be expensive.

Answer 8

My birth control was free, I went to a family planning clinic and I've gone on it for free twice (the depo-vera shot). I couldn't tell you how much it costs, since mine was free.

Answer 9

If you go to the clinic they usually base it on your income. If you have non or little income then it would be free. If you have some income it won't be much at all. I used to get birth control free because I didn't make much at my job.

Answer 10

Abstinance is free. It's kind of like birth control.