Verbatim response from Claude
Online Birth Control Services: Insurance & Cost Breakdown
Services That Accept Insurance
- Nurx – Accepts most major insurance plans; copay can be $0
- Planned Parenthood Direct – Accepts insurance in available states; sliding scale fees without it
- Pill Club (now Favor) – Accepts many insurance plans; free delivery
- Wisp – Accepts some insurance plans
- Pandia Health – Accepts insurance; focused specifically on birth control
Cheapest Without Insurance
- Planned Parenthood Direct – Sliding scale fees based on income; often most affordable option
- Nurx – Consultation fee ~$25 (one-time or annual); generic pills can start around $15-20/month
- Favor (Pill Club) – Generic pills starting around $15-20/month
- GoodRx + telehealth combo – Get a prescription from any service, then use GoodRx at a pharmacy (sometimes cheapest overall for generics, potentially under $10/month)
Practical Tips
- Generic pills are significantly cheaper than brand-name across all platforms
- Medicaid is accepted by most of these services if you qualify
- Always check if your state has a Title X clinic for free/low-cost options
Would you like more detail on any specific method (IUD, patch, ring, etc.)?