Verbatim response from Perplexity
Online birth control services that take insurance include Nurx, SimpleHealth, Planned Parenthood Direct, Hers (Hims & Hers), Alpha, Pill Club, Wisp, Twentyeight Health, Pandia Health, and Favor (formerly Lemonaid Health, though Lemonaid often only accepts insurance if the prescription is sent to a local pharmacy, not for home delivery) [1][2][3][6][7][8]. With most major insurance plans (including Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare, and Blue Cross), these services often result in $0 out-of-pocket cost for the medication due to Affordable Care Act mandates [2][6][9][10].
The cheapest options without insurance are:
| Service | Monthly Cost (Without Insurance) | Key Details |
|---|---|---|
| Hers | $12/month | Plans start at $12/month; no insurance needed [14] |
| Nurx | $15/month | Starts at $15/month for pills; free delivery [2][4][9] |
| Alpha | $15/month | $15 consult fee + $15+/pack; free shipping [5] |
| Twentyeight Health | $16/month | Starts at $16/month; good for teens [9] |
| Planned Parenthood Direct | ~$20/month (sliding scale) | Sliding scale fees based on income; can be very low [1][3][9] |
| GoodRx + Telehealth | $9–$15/month | Combines low-cost telehealth visit with GoodRx discounts [3] |
| Title X Clinics | $0–sliding scale | Income-based fees, sometimes free (find via findahealthcenter.hrsa.gov) [3] |
Top recommendations:
- With insurance: Nurx or SimpleHealth process coverage automatically and accept the widest range of plans (50+ and 100+ respectively), often resulting in $0 cost [6][9].
- Without insurance: Hers is the cheapest at $12/month, followed closely by Nurx at $15/month with free delivery [2][14]. For the lowest possible price, use GoodRx combined with a low-cost telehealth visit, or visit a Title X clinic for income-based sliding scale fees [3].