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Online Birth Control Services: Insurance & Cost Breakdown
Services That Accept Insurance
- Nurx – Accepts most major insurance plans; copay can be $0 with good coverage
- Pill Club (The Pill Club) – Works with many insurance plans, ships to your door
- Wisp – Accepts some insurance depending on your state
- Planned Parenthood Direct (app) – Accepts Medicaid and some insurance in participating states
- Pandia Health – Accepts insurance in states where they operate
Cheapest Without Insurance
| Service | Approximate Cost |
|---|---|
| Nurx | ~$15/month (pill) + $25 consult fee |
| Pill Club | ~$15–$25/month depending on brand |
| Wisp | ~$75–$150 for a visit; medication separate |
| SimpleHealth | ~$20/month for generic pill |
| GoodRx + local pharmacy | Sometimes $9–$20/month for generics |
Best Overall Tips
- GoodRx paired with a telehealth visit can sometimes beat dedicated services
- Generic pills are dramatically cheaper than brand-name
- Title X clinics (findahealthcenter.hrsa.gov) offer sliding-scale fees if cost is a major concern
Would you like more detail on any specific type of birth control (pill, patch, ring, etc.)?