BC without insurance? - Military Benefits

MadamMedic · 10-05-2009, 11:39 AM

Ive been on YAZ for a while but with DH and I splitting I have to figure out a way to afford it without insurance and I dont know if I can. But I also need to be on the higher dose BC for everythign to happpen the way its supposed to, like my period starting and stopping on time, or even happening at all. Any suggestions of what I can do?

Roboto · 10-05-2009, 11:41 AM

Check with your local health department to see if they can help you out. They often supply free or low cost birth control, but I'm not sure if they do high or low doses. It won't hurt to ask!

SarahElizabeth · 10-05-2009, 11:42 AM

Could you get on a temporary insurance plan that would help with prescriptions? You really should have insurance, BC or not.

guynavywife · 10-05-2009, 11:43 AM

Look up your local planned parenthood.

dollface · 10-05-2009, 11:52 AM

Planned parenthood can probably help you out...I got free BC there before .... but it was over 15 years ago so things may have change.

Walmart and Target have SUPER cheap RX for people without insurance (average $10 and under). Call them and give them the name of your BC and see how much it costs. Good luck!

sandykay · 10-05-2009, 11:57 AM

Originally Posted by SarahElizabeth

Could you get on a temporary insurance plan that would help with prescriptions? You really should have insurance, BC or not.

Originally Posted by guynavywife

Look up your local planned parenthood.

with these. You should have some type of insurance reguardless

Chelsea. · 10-05-2009, 11:58 AM

I thought Yaz was low dose? I'm on it and I'm pretty sure it's low dose. I'd just go to your gyno, tell them you need a high dose birth control that isn't too expensive.

Or sometimes you can get it for free or for a low price if you are near a health department. Or planned parenthood

Amy · 10-05-2009, 11:59 AM

Go to planned parenthood or a community clinic.

Charity · 10-05-2009, 11:59 AM

ehealthinsurance.com
That's where I get my plan through.

I pay something like $35/mo for an emergency and accident plan. I can still go to the MD, but my copay is higher. I also waived my maternity rights, considering DB will be gone for the next year!

I get my BC through planned parenthood. Take in a copy of your paystub and they will work on a sliding scale for you for your services.

redhd21 · 10-05-2009, 12:04 PM

I got mine at planned parenthood when I didn't have insurance. They will even mail it to you after your initial visit. You just have to set it up that way.

10-05-2009, 11:39 AM	#1 (permalink)
MadamMedic Life, it goes on. Formerly MrsDarland Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Alaska Posts: 5,723 Classifieds: (1) Activity: 63% Longevity: 29%	BC without insurance? Ive been on YAZ for a while but with DH and I splitting I have to figure out a way to afford it without insurance and I dont know if I can. But I also need to be on the higher dose BC for everythign to happpen the way its supposed to, like my period starting and stopping on time, or even happening at all. Any suggestions of what I can do? __________________

10-05-2009, 11:42 AM	#3 (permalink)
SarahElizabeth Fact: bears eat beets. Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: CA Posts: 3,551 Classifieds: (0) Activity: 11% Longevity: 31%	Could you get on a temporary insurance plan that would help with prescriptions? You really should have insurance, BC or not. __________________

10-05-2009, 11:58 AM	#7 (permalink)
Chelsea. Formerly "Chels" Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Me: Georgia Him: North Carolina Posts: 13,318 Blog Entries: 1 Classifieds: (2) Activity: 90% Longevity: 22%	I thought Yaz was low dose? I'm on it and I'm pretty sure it's low dose. I'd just go to your gyno, tell them you need a high dose birth control that isn't too expensive. Or sometimes you can get it for free or for a low price if you are near a health department. Or planned parenthood __________________

10-05-2009, 11:59 AM	#8 (permalink)
Amy Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Pearl Harbor, Hawaii Posts: 8,958 Classifieds: (0) Activity: 93% Longevity: 46%	Go to planned parenthood or a community clinic. __________________

10-05-2009, 11:59 AM	#9 (permalink)
Charity Surviving Deployment #2 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Me: St. Louis/Him: Afghanistan Posts: 6,322 Blog Entries: 2 Classifieds: (5) Activity: 45% Longevity: 16%	ehealthinsurance.com That's where I get my plan through. I pay something like $35/mo for an emergency and accident plan. I can still go to the MD, but my copay is higher. I also waived my maternity rights, considering DB will be gone for the next year! I get my BC through planned parenthood. Take in a copy of your paystub and they will work on a sliding scale for you for your services. __________________ "There is always a way. When things look like there is no way, there is a way to do the impossible, to survive the impossible. There is always a way. If I can offer one piece of advice; today, if you become frightened, instead, become inspired." -Grey's Anatomy I my wifeys Solstice and Mrs. Ninkumpoop!

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10-05-2009, 11:41 AM	#2 (permalink)
Roboto bend...and snap! Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Somewhere over the rainbow Posts: 4,091 Classifieds: (0) Activity: 91% Longevity: 17%	Check with your local health department to see if they can help you out. They often supply free or low cost birth control, but I'm not sure if they do high or low doses. It won't hurt to ask!

10-05-2009, 11:52 AM	#5 (permalink)
dollface Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Sun Surf & Sand Posts: 4,686 Blog Entries: 1 Classifieds: (0) Activity: 44% Longevity: 75%	Planned parenthood can probably help you out...I got free BC there before .... but it was over 15 years ago so things may have change. Walmart and Target have SUPER cheap RX for people without insurance (average $10 and under). Call them and give them the name of your BC and see how much it costs. Good luck!

10-05-2009, 12:04 PM	#10 (permalink)
redhd21 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Spring, Tx Posts: 5,451 Classifieds: (0) Activity: 58% Longevity: 44%	I got mine at planned parenthood when I didn't have insurance. They will even mail it to you after your initial visit. You just have to set it up that way. __________________