I am currently taking Yasmin given to me by my regular GYN; however, my insurance won't cover the price of it, so I have to pay $50 a month for it. I am a student in college and I just don't have enough to continue to keep buying it. I've heard of people getting either free or reduced price in birth control from Planned Parenthood. Is this true or is it still based on your insurnace the price you get for your birth control? Any advice??
2007-05-03 02:52:37 · 10 answers · asked by lvsgal86 1 in Health ➔ Women's Health
No... Planned Parenthood does not take insurance for the pill. Everybody pays the same price.
My pill is also a non-generic (Ortho-Tri-Cyclen Lo) and would thus have had a $40 co-pay if I went through insurance. It cost $21 at PP... although be warned, when I went there they did not accept my doc's prescription: I had to pay $50 for a blood-pressure test and 10 minute interview with a nurse practitioner, then they wrote me a new scrip for 13 packs. It was still cheaper.
The cost of a given pill varies from ~$15-35/pack depending on the brand and the location of the PP.
2007-05-03 04:11:57 · answer #1 · answered by MissA 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, however depending on your age.... Can really help b/c planned parenthood does not need your insurance if you are 18 or younger... I might need to get the ages down b/c most people don't want thier parents knowing. Everything is confidential and alot cheaper I can't stress how much your getting a deal. There is also hpv shot to prevent cervical cancer that cost 100 + at a Doctor's office and $6 for 3 doses taken so it's $18...Not, a bad price. Check out your local Planned Parenthood and see what it offers you might just save a lot of money. Especially, that your a student.
Good luck and if you have any other questions feel free to e-mail me....
2007-05-03 03:00:38 · answer #2 · answered by Amanda Kasual 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Planned Parenthood (as well as most local health clinics) provide birth control pills (and exams, tests, etc) on a sliding scale fee; based on what you make, etc. As a student, the cost should be relatively low.
Also, some colleges (even if you don't have their offical school insurance) subsidize birth control. At my school (as of last year, when I graduated), all pill packs were $15 a pack, and the patch and ring were $25 a month, both of which are far cheaper than their normal costs.
Best of luck!
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2007-05-03 03:41:18 · answer #3 · answered by Essin Em 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have you checked with your school's health center? The regular student insurance is meant to cover all aspects of health care, and that includes birth control. If you are paying for student health care, you should take advantage of it.
If this isn't a solution, go to your local health department. They operate on a sliding fee scale. You pay what you can afford.
2007-05-03 03:22:41 · answer #4 · answered by doodlebuttus 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am not sure where you live but yes you dont have to pay for birth control. If you have a state health department you can go there. Being a student is also a plus. It does depend on your insurance but I just would not tell them about it. You can go there and they can set it all up. I hope that helps.
2007-05-03 02:59:05 · answer #5 · answered by Jennifer L 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Go to your local health department, they have it for very little if not free. But yes planned parenthood is going to be cheaper than 50$ a month. The amount you pay at both places I mentioned is based on your income.
2007-05-03 02:57:44 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Actually Planned Parenthood only takes like welfare funded insurances ones or the insurances I have never had (like United Healthcare) covering me unless things have changed. They base how much you pay for your visit based on your income - vs -household size. (Cash, personal checks, or credit/debit card)
They DO offer reduced prices on their check-ups and birth control pills. They base it only on your income plus household size (how many people in your family).
2007-05-03 02:57:34 · answer #7 · answered by Jen 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is for me. Because my insurance is through the Catholic church, birth control is not covered, even though I take it for medical reasons.
I now pay less than half of what it costs at my doctor clinic.
It's worth checking out.
2007-05-03 03:56:25 · answer #8 · answered by thezaylady 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i've got had problems with planned parenthood besides. I qualified for donation status, whether after i began out making a undeniable approximately they made me pay finished cost. once I gained insurance and my insurance does not pay for my pills they decreased my pay in accordance with my earnings. i think of each and every state is distinctive. i might call them back and see what they say.
2017-01-09 09:22:15 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes you can
2007-05-03 02:56:32 · answer #10 · answered by Nay 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋