Verbatim response from Perplexity
Several online birth control services accept insurance, and the cheapest without insurance in the results are usually Hers and Nurx, depending on the method and plan. Based on the sources provided, the best quick comparison is below.
| Service | Takes insurance? | Cheapest without insurance mentioned in results | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nurx | Yes — accepts most private insurance for medications[3] | $15/month for some birth control[3] | Also charges a $28 consultation fee[3] |
| Hers | Not needed / not emphasized | $12/month[6] | Marketed as no insurance needed[6] |
| Hey Jane | Yes, often covered under many plans[4] | $20–$50/month for pills as a general estimate[4] | Also offers income-based pricing[4] |
| Walgreens Virtual Care | Yes for medication after visit[5] | Visit is $33; medication extra[5] | Insurance may cover the prescription, but not the consultation[5] |
| Twentyeight Health | Yes — accepts almost every commercial insurance and Medicaid[8] | Not clearly stated in the result | Good for insurance users, but no uninsured price was given in the snippet[8] |
| Planned Parenthood Direct | Not shown in the result snippet | Not shown | The result only confirms the app offers birth control[9] |
If your priority is using insurance, the strongest options from the results are Nurx, Twentyeight Health, Hey Jane, and Walgreens Virtual Care[3][4][5][8]. If your priority is lowest cash price without insurance, Hers at $12/month is the lowest listed, followed by Nurx starting at $15/month[6][3].
A few practical details:
- Nurx: likely the best balance of insurance acceptance and low uninsured pricing, but there is a $28 consult fee[3].
- Hers: cheapest listed for self-pay, but the result does not show insurance billing support, only that no insurance is needed[6].
- Walgreens Virtual Care: the visit is $33, and medication costs are separate, so it is usually not the cheapest cash option overall[5].
- Hey Jane: good if you want a provider that works with insurance and offers lower-cost self-pay, but the uninsured pill estimate is higher than Hers or Nurx[4].
If you want, I can turn this into a ranked list by cheapest with insurance vs. cheapest without insurance, or narrow it to pill only, patch/ring, or all methods.