{"id":10532,"date":"2020-04-17T15:00:25","date_gmt":"2020-04-17T19:00:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/?p=10532"},"modified":"2026-01-07T18:14:04","modified_gmt":"2026-01-07T23:14:04","slug":"free-birth-control-without-insurance","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/free-birth-control-without-insurance\/","title":{"rendered":"How to get free birth control without insurance"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ig7JrwmzJZ8?rel=0\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You\u2019ve seen your healthcare provider, you have the contraception prescription, but you don\u2019t have the money. It\u2019s an all-too-common scenario for many. Now multiply that worry and uncertainty by 12 if you need to refill a birth control prescription every month. \u201cAffordable birth control,\u201d for many women, really has to mean \u201cfree birth control.\u201d Fortunately, that is possible. The birth control options women need are available even without insurance and at a fraction of the cost, or even for free.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"cta-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/resources\/birth-control\"><b>Birth control coupons &amp; resources<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-to-get-birth-control-without-insurance\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to get birth control without insurance<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let\u2019s start with the basics. Even without insurance, anyone with a prescription for birth control can purchase it at a pharmacy. That means a trip to the doctor\u2019s office is required. Patients who don\u2019t see a healthcare provider regularly can make an appointment at a family planning, Planned Parenthood, public health, or <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/reproductivehealthservices.gov\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Title X clinic<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For most birth control methods, the healthcare provider visit will be simple. The healthcare provider will ask a few questions about your medical history and take a few vital signs. Tests aren\u2019t necessary unless you have one or more risk factors, like high blood pressure, a history of smoking, or an irregular menstrual period.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For more complex birth control methods, such as IUDs, diaphragms, or implants, more work will have to be done, such as a Pap smear for women 21 and older, sexually transmitted infection testing if appropriate, pelvic exam, or insertion of the birth control device (IUD or arm implant). Additional checkups and a removal procedure might also be necessary. These procedures will cost more.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But how do you actually get free birth control without insurance? It depends on the method chosen.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"how-to-get-otc-birth-control\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to get OTC birth control\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can get over-the-counter (OTC) birth control, such as condoms, progesterone-only pill (The O Pill), spermicide, and the \u201cmorning-after\u201d pill, simply by taking a quick trip to the drugstore. Family planning and STI clinics may provide condoms and spermicide for free. You may be able to simply walk in and request these birth control methods.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"how-to-get-prescription-birth-control\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to get prescription birth control<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Birth control pills, patches, vaginal rings, and some medical devices, such as a cervical cap, will require taking a prescription to a pharmacy and picking it up there, although some clinics may provide the medicine or device on-site. You may even be able to get free birth control pills and devices at these clinics based on your income.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The more complex, long-term prescription birth control methods, such as arm implants and IUDs, must be inserted by a healthcare professional in a medical office.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-much-is-birth-control-without-insurance\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How much is birth control without insurance?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The cost of birth control without insurance varies greatly and depends on the type you choose. Whether you have insurance or not, getting birth control at an affordable price takes a bit of know-how.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"the-cost-of-birth-control-by-type\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The cost of birth control by type<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/birth-control-cost\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">cost of birth control<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> varies by method. Condoms are typically very affordable but can only be used once. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/best-birth-control-pill-contraceptive-guide\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Birth control pills<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can cost $9 to $50 every month without insurance or SingleCare discounts. Longer-term birth control, such as diaphragms, vaginal rings, IUDs, implants, and hormone shots, can cost from $100 to $1,800.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"doctor-visits-and-physical-exam-costs\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Doctor visits and physical exam costs<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In order to get birth control, you need to pay for your visit to your healthcare provider, unless you go to a free clinic. If you have insurance, your visit may be covered as a preventive visit during your annual wellness exam. If you don\u2019t have insurance, you can expect an additional cost for this visit, which also varies by provider. If you are paying cash for your visit, let the billing office know, and they may be able to charge you a lower \u201ccash price.\u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some pharmacies offer consultations that cost less than $50. Public health clinics, 340B providers, and Title X clinics may charge patients as little as $0 depending on income, but you usually can expect to pay around $20 or $25. A specialist, such as a gynecologist, might cost a couple of hundred dollars per visit. It\u2019s advisable to call ahead and compare costs before booking an appointment.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"tests-and-procedure-costs\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tests and procedure costs<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For complex devices, such as IUDs, diaphragms, or arm implants, you\u2019ll pay more for the additional examinations and tests. These birth control methods may require additional follow-up visits and a removal procedure that increases the cost. IUDs may last for up to 10 years, diaphragms last for years, and arm implants last three years.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"upfront-cost-of-birth-control-vs-long-term-value\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Upfront cost of birth control vs. long-term value<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some birth control methods, such as men\u2019s condoms, spermicide, and emergency contraception, can be purchased over the counter without paying to see a healthcare provider. But because these are one-time only contraceptives, the cost of repeatedly buying them can add up over time. It is not advisable to use emergency contraception as your only form of contraception. Longer-term birth control, such as IUDs, diaphragms, and birth control shots, may be a better value over time than short-term methods.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For example, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/condoms\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">men\u2019s condoms<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> cost less than a dollar each, although this varies by brand. No doctor visit is required. However, this cost could add up over the course of a year. More expensive, longer-term contraception may cost just as much or less. A diaphragm might cost $200 and lasts for as long as it is in \u201cgood condition,\u201d including the doctor visits. A 10-year IUD might cost $1,300, including doctor visits. Also, for long-term birth control, both the doctor visits and the medication or device are more likely to be provided at a low cost or something close to free at a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/findahealthcenter.hrsa.gov\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">public health clinic<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for patients who meet the income qualifications.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"is-birth-control-free-without-insurance\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Is birth control free without insurance?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Without insurance, you may be able to get free birth control at a local health clinic if you meet its income requirements. With insurance, birth control costs nothing. The Affordable Care Act (ACA)<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthcare.gov\/coverage\/birth-control-benefits\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">mandates that all health insurance plans<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> cover women\u2019s birth control, including surgery, and not charge a copay for the doctor visits or the birth control method prescribed. Insurance does not have to cover every brand of medication or device, but at least one option in every category of birth control is covered, except for men\u2019s condoms.<\/span><\/p>\n<table class=\" singlecare-table\" role=\"table\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th class=\"title\" role=\"columnheader\" scope=\"col\">\n<h3 id=\"how-much-does-birth-control-cost-without-insurance-compare-prices\"><span class=\"title\">How much does birth control cost without insurance? Compare prices<\/span><\/h3>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr class=\"header-row\">\n<td><b>Type<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Prescription needed?<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Popular brand name<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Efficacy<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Average out-of-pocket cost\u00a0<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Lowest cost with a SingleCare coupon<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Birth control pills<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo (combination pills)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">93%\u201399%<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$126 per pack of 28 tablets (a month&#8217;s supply)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><a class=\"cta-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/ortho-tri-cyclen-lo\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$9 at Kroger<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Emergency contraception (\u201cmorning after\u201d pills)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Plan B One-Step<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">89%\u201395%, depending on when it\u2019s taken<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$48 per Plan B tablet<\/span><\/td>\n<td><a class=\"cta-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/plan-b-one-step\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$20 for generic levonorgestrel at Kroger<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/birth-control-shot-depo-provera-contraceptive\/\">Birth control shots<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Depo Provera<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">94%<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$134 (works for 3 months)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><a class=\"cta-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/depo-provera\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$31 for generic Depo Provera at Walmart<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/birth-control-implant-nexplanon-contraceptive\/\">Implants<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nexplanon<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&gt;99%<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$1,533 per implant (works for 3 years)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><a class=\"cta-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/nexplanon\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$1,249 at Kroger<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/birth-control-patch-xulane-contraceptive\/\">Transdermal patch<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Xulane<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">91%<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$273 per box of three patches ( a month&#8217;s supply)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><a class=\"cta-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/xulane\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$77 for generic norelgestromin-eth estradiol at CVS<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/iud-birth-control-contraceptive-guide\/\">IUDs<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kyleena<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&gt;99%<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$1,633 per IUD (works for up to 10 years)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><a class=\"cta-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/kyleena\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$1,235 at Kroger<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/birth-control-ring-nuvaring-contraceptive\/\">Vaginal rings<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes<\/span><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/nuvaring\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">NuvaRing<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/annovera\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Annovera<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is the only other FDA-approved birth control ring)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">91%<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$239 per NuvaRing (a month&#8217;s supply)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><a class=\"cta-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/nuvaring\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$38 for generic etonogestrel-ethinyl estradiol at CVS<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Diaphragms (with spermicide)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Caya<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">92%\u201396%<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$111 per diaphragm (works as long as it fits well and is in good condition)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><a class=\"cta-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/caya\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$77 at Kroger<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Cervical cap<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Femcap<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">71%\u201386%<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$97 per cap (works as long as it fits well and is in good condition)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><a class=\"cta-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/femcap\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$73 at Kroger<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Female condoms<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">FC2 (the only FDA-approved internal condom)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">79%\u201385%<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$603 for 2 boxes of 12 FC2 condoms<\/span><\/td>\n<td><a class=\"cta-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/fc2-female-condom\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$472 for 2 boxes of 12 FC2 condoms at Kroger\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/male-birth-control-options\/\">Male condoms<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No<\/span><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/durex-realfeel\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Durex<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Realfeel<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">83%\u201395%<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$12 per box of 10 Durex Realfeel condoms<\/span><\/td>\n<td><a class=\"cta-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/durex-realfeel\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$8 per box of 10 Durex Realfeel condoms at Kroger<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Birth control sponge<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Today<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">76%\u201388%<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$17 per box of 3 of Today sponges<\/span><\/td>\n<td><a class=\"cta-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/today-sponge\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$12 per box of 3 Today sponges at Kroger<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><small><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Prescription drug prices often change. These are the most accurate medication prices at the time of publishing in ZIP code 23666 as of Jan. 7, 2026. The listed price without insurance references the price of brand-name drugs (unless otherwise specified). The listed SingleCare price references the price of generic drugs if available.\u00a0<\/span><\/i><small><\/small><\/small><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-to-get-discounted-or-free-birth-control\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to get discounted or free birth control<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are eight reliable ways to get discounts or free birth control, with or without insurance.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"1-singlecare\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1. SingleCare<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">First, patients with or without insurance can rely on SingleCare for all of their prescription drugs. These coupons are free, reusable, and easy to use. Just search for your birth control method on the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SingleCare website<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/use-singlecare-app\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">app<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to compare prices at pharmacies near you and choose the coupon for the pharmacy of your choice. SingleCare coupons can reduce the price of prescribed birth control by as much as 80%. This works for injections and IUDs as well. Ask the clinic or hospital where you receive your birth control if they will accept a SingleCare coupon.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"2-generic-versions\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2. Generic versions<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The majority of birth control methods have generic and brand-name options. Like most medications, brand-name birth control usually costs more than generic versions. Ask your healthcare provider if they can prescribe a generic birth control instead of the brand-name version if cost is a concern.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"3-90-day-supplies\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3. 90-day supplies<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Buying in bulk can save pharmacy customers a lot of money in the long run. The cost of a 90-day supply of birth control may be higher at checkout, but you\u2019ll save on the cost of multiple copays for filling smaller prescriptions more frequently.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"4-health-insurance\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Health insurance<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Even the cheapest insurance plan reduces the out-of-pocket cost of birth control down to $0. That includes the healthcare provider\u2019s visit and the birth control medication or device itself.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"5-medicaid\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Medicaid<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicaid.gov\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Medicaid<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> provides healthcare coverage to eligible low-income individuals, including older adults, people with disabilities, pregnant women, and many families with children. Eligibility rules vary by state. Most enrollees pay no premiums or very low premiums. Medicaid also covers all FDA-approved contraceptive methods without cost-sharing for most beneficiaries.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"6-340b-health-care-organizations\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">340B health care organizations<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many 340B-eligible hospitals and clinics offer birth control at discounted prices. 340B hospitals and clinics are safety-net healthcare providers that qualify for federal discounts on prescription drugs and serve people with low incomes or limited access to healthcare. Many safety-net clinics also use sliding-fee scales to offer low-cost or free birth control pills, injections, and implants at low or no cost, depending on your income. You can find a 340B hospital or clinic by searching the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/340bopais.hrsa.gov\/SearchCe\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">federal HRSA 340B database<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> online or by looking for community health centers and family planning clinics near you.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"7-community-or-public-health-centers\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Community or public health centers<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your community may have nonprofit health clinics, public health centers, or family planning clinics providing discounted or free reproductive health services. For a nominal fee, usually $25 or less, you can be seen by a healthcare provider, prescribed an appropriate birth control method, and sometimes receive the contraceptive method you need, such as a shot, implant, or intrauterine device.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Clinics that focus on women\u2019s health, sexual health, or STIs (sexually transmitted infections), as well as Title X clinics, are the most reliable venues to find discounted or free birth control.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"8-planned-parenthood-clinics\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Planned Parenthood clinics<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.plannedparenthood.org\/health-center\/wisconsin\/milwaukee\/53204\/milwaukee-water-street-health-center-4270-91860\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Planned Parenthood clinics<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> accept Medicaid and most health insurance plans. For patients without either, these clinics often provide a discount on birth control depending on income.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"bottom-line-birth-control-can-be-affordable\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bottom line: Birth control can be affordable<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Choosing the best birth control for you is a personal decision to be made under the guidance of a healthcare provider. They can help you choose a birth control method that\u2019s affordable or even free. If you don\u2019t have insurance, SingleCare can also help you save. Sign up for a free <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription-discount-card\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">prescription discount card<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to save on your phone and show your pharmacist every time you pick up your prescription.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/es\/recursos\/anticonceptivos-gratis-sin-seguro-medico\">Lea este art\u00edculo en espa\u00f1ol aqu\u00ed.<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>You\u2019ve seen your healthcare provider, you have the contraception prescription, but you don\u2019t have the money. It\u2019s an all-too-common scenario for many. Now multiply that worry and uncertainty by 12 if you need to refill a birth control prescription every month. \u201cAffordable birth control,\u201d for many women, really has to mean \u201cfree birth control.\u201d Fortunately, [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":15,"featured_media":10537,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[4589],"tags":[4783,18694],"coauthors":[8861],"class_list":["post-10532","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-drug-info","tag-birth-control","tag-singlecare-savings-week","wpautop"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v27.4 (Yoast SEO v27.4) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-premium-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>How to get free birth control without insurance<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"You may be able to get free birth control from local health departments and clinics. 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