My doctor recommended me getting an IUD implanted to reduce my endometriosis pain. Will health insurance cover it if it is not primarily for birth control?
2006-10-25 03:20:17 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Women's Health
By the way I am from NJ
2006-10-25 03:26:45 · update #1
They should cover it IF not I would go to Planned parenthood and have it inserted I have heard wonder with Mirena and endometriosis. The previous poster said that it has prolonged periods and cramps which is correct for the Paraguard but I know that the one prescribed to you was Mirena
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RE :Is an IUD covered by health insurance?
My doctor recommended me getting an IUD implanted to reduce my endometriosis pain. Will health insurance cover it if it is not primarily for birth control?
Update: By the way I am from NJ
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2016-09-08 07:48:37 · answer #2 · answered by Rickert 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Each case is specific to the company a person's with. YOU need to contact YOUR company and ask them. My insurance pays for IUDs but not every case will be covered.
As an FYI, are you SURE you want to go that route? I would seriously consider getting a second opinion if I were you. From what I've heard and read and from personal experience, IUDs are miserable for a lot of people with extended periods, severe cramping and irregular cycles. If you have endometriosis, I don't think this is the route you would want to take!
2006-10-25 03:30:42 · answer #3 · answered by Brutally Honest 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I'm going to say the chance is fairly slim. I have never been able to get any help with my birth control pills from any insurance company even when I explain to them that I'm not sexually active and that they are for PCOS. The insurance community is very sexist, which is why they will cover viagra but nothing for women that even hints at birth control.
2006-10-25 04:16:27 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
My IUD the Mirena was not covered under insurance but I use it for birth control. I love it! No more PMS, no cramps, and my period is very light.
2006-10-25 03:39:01 · answer #5 · answered by JS 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was just laid-off from an insurance company and IUD coverage is based upon what your employer wants in the policy so coverage for a IUD is policy dependent.
2006-10-25 03:23:57 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Iam not sure about the States, but in Canada if a doctor has perscribed it, it would be covered. But only for health reasons, they will not cover it for birth control. These are considered optional
2006-10-25 03:22:36 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
My insurance won't cover it and it IS primarily for birth control.
2006-10-25 03:22:05 · answer #8 · answered by Heather 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
cos your fat
2016-05-22 12:42:34 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋