Under the Affordable Care Act, most health plans are required to provide you with birth control and
family planning counseling with no out-of-pocket costs. This includes, but is not limited to:
- Hormonal methods, like birth control pills and vaginal rings
- Implanted devices, like intrauterine devices (IUDs)
- Emergency contraception, like Plan B® and ella®
- Barrier methods, like diaphragms and sponges
- Patient education and counseling
- Sterilization procedures
- And any additional contraceptives approved, granted, or cleared by the FDA
To learn more about birth control coverage requirements for different types of health insurance plans,
visit here. To learn more about FDA approved contraceptive methods, visit here.
