- For patients covered by health insurance, out-of-pocket expenses typically consist of a prescription drug copay of $10 to $30.
- The morning after pill is sometimes covered by health insurance. According to the Guttmacher Institute[1] , 25 states require insurance plans that cover prescription drugs in general to cover birth control, including emergency contraception.
What should be included:
- Planned Parenthood[2] has an overview of the morning after pill.
- The morning after pill actually is a combination of pills that use higher doses of the hormones in birth control pills, estrogen and progestin.
- The morning-after pill works in several ways. It can prevent a woman from ovulating, thicken cervical mucus to block sperm and possibly prevent a fertilized egg from implanting in the uterus. It does not terminate an already-existing pregnancy.
- According to the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services[3] , the morning after pill is very effective at preventing pregnancy after unprotected sex.
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Additional costs:- For patients under 18, a prescription is required, except in Arkansas, California, Hawaii, Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, New Mexico, Vermont and Washington. To get a prescription, a doctor visit typically costs between $35 and $250.
Discounts:- Some family planning clinics provide low-cost or free emergency contraception to women who qualify. Occasionally, local Planned Parenthood[4] clinics across the United States have "Free EC Day," where they offer free emergency contraception, encouraging women to get it before they need it.
Shopping for a morning after pill:- The morning after pill is usually available behind-the-counter at drug stores for adults 17 and older. The Emergency Contraceptive Website[5] , operated the Office of Population Research and the Association of Reproductive Health Professionals, offers a pharmacy locator, and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services[6] offers a local clinic locator
- The morning after pill also is available for patients 17 and older at any Planned Parenthood clinic[7]
- Because the morning after pill is more effective the sooner it is taken, Planned Parenthood recommends that sexually active women who do not want to become pregnant get the morning after pill before it is needed.
- The morning after pill generally is considered safe, even for women such as smokers over age 35 who probably would be advised not to take birth control pills regularly, and no deaths have been linked to it. However, side effects can include nausea, breast tenderness, dizziness, headaches and irregular bleeding.
Material on this page is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as medical advice. Always consult your physician or pharmacist regarding medications or medical procedures.
What People Are Paying - Recent Comments
Plan B One-Step
Amount: $46.87 Posted by: The Needy
From: Redlands, CA
Posted On: April 12th, 2019 10:04AM
With or Without Insurance: Without
Insurer:: IEHP
Policy/Plan:: Doctor or Clinic: Walmart
I was going to stop by Kaiser, but I didn't have time. Next time, I'll consider Kaiser for half the price. It's nearly $50 every time, I don't think it goes lower than $45. But it's cheaper than having a child. Planned Parenthood would give it out for free with insurance, but the appointments are mostly booked on my end and Plan B is something you need right away.
Plan B pill
Amount: $25.00 Posted by: Not ready for little ones yet
From: Anaheim, CA
Posted On: August 28th, 2016 05:08PM
Policy/Plan:: Kaiser
Doctor or Clinic: Kaiser pharmacy
In and out in 5 minutes
Out of state on a Sunday
Amount: $39.99 Posted by: CDiane1986
From: SALEM, NY
Posted On: December 14th, 2015 03:12AM
I was visiting upstate NY and had to pay over the counter. My insurance covers it with a script in Massachusetts but it was a Sunday so I paid out of pocket. I hope they reimburse me.
Morning After Pill
Amount: $75.00 Posted by: Jaycee
From: Charlotte, NC
Posted On: October 8th, 2015 08:10AM
With or Without Insurance: without
Insurer:: none
Policy/Plan:: Doctor or Clinic: CVS
I went in there, asked for the pill, showed them my ID to make sure I was of age, and they handed me the pill and I was on my way.
Plan B
Amount: $50.00 Posted by: Poor College Student
From: Spokane, WA
Posted On: September 11th, 2015 02:09PM
Policy/Plan:: None
Doctor or Clinic: None
No wonder there are so many teen pregnancies. This pill is a little too expensive w/o insurance. It'd make sense if it was a whole box of 12 or something, but one pill?
Cost
Amount: $42.86 Posted by: TheNewMirenaMistake
From: Huntersville, NC
Posted On: August 22nd, 2015 06:08PM
With or Without Insurance: without b/c OTC
Insurer:: Policy/Plan:: Doctor or Clinic: CVS
easy to get. went through drive thru. 2 types - Aftera was cheaper. call ahead though. when i did, the pharmacist had to check if they had any in stock.
Not ready for another baby yet!
Amount: $50.00 Posted by: Fiancé's Passion Needs Relaxin'!
From: Morgantown, PA
Posted On: November 5th, 2014 10:11AM
Policy/Plan:: Doctor or Clinic: Pharmacy
I am 24 yrs old and I already have a 6yr old little girl. Im not ready for another baby right now for sure!! I have unprotected sex with my fiancé last night and we just wanted to make sure. We didn't have a mistake or anything we just wanted to make sure. We want to wait until after our wedding, we were way too into the passion we have for each other.
This morning we went to pick up Plan B! For all women out there who use Plan B or the Morning after pill the CORRECT way and not as a birth control by all means. If u take the pill over and over and over and over again it could very well mess something up as far as your health. Be careful! Read all of the side effects and speak with a doctor or pharmacist before taking it. Make sure u make a doctor appointment with the OBGYN after u take it. The pill does work! That's for sure! I've only taken it once myself but I know plenty of women who have in the past and it's always worked. Don't be ashamed at all! Situations happen every day. :)
Easy trip to Target
Amount: $32.00 Posted by: a user in College Station, TX.
Posted On: September 29th, 2014 01:09PM
Policy/Plan:: Have insurance but didn't need to use it
Doctor or Clinic: Target Pharmacy
Pharmacist recommended the generic (My Way brand) that they had stocked behind the counter. Also had a $46 and $40 options out on the sales floor.
Morning after pill
Amount: $43.06 Posted by: Whew
From: Redondo Beach, CA
Posted On: May 27th, 2014 11:05PM
Policy/Plan:: N/a
Doctor or Clinic: N/a
I went to Walgreens and purchased a secondary brand since Plan B was like $50, and they both do the same thing...
Morning after pill
Amount: $35.00 Posted by: mar112
From: San Leandro, CA
Posted On: May 1st, 2014 03:05PM
Policy/Plan:: Doctor or Clinic: Target
I felt it was cheap thank goodness I had to money at the time. It was also the Next Choice One Step. Was on my fertile days during the time and it worked. Took it within 24 hours and all was good. Unfortunately.. I have to do it again and set up an appointment for regular birth control .
And it works
Amount: $25.00 Posted by: Tam Tam
From: Baltimore, MD
Posted On: September 20th, 2013 11:09AM
With or Without Insurance: Without
Insurer:: Policy/Plan:: Doctor or Clinic: Planned Parenthood
Works great, did increase my heart rate though.
Morning After Pill
Amount: $0.00 Posted by: Tati
From: Santa Ana, CA
Posted On: July 4th, 2013 06:07PM
Policy/Plan:: Health Access Program
Doctor or Clinic: Planned Parenthood
Don't be mislead by the other patient from Santa Ana. Planned Parenthood DOES NOT have their own Emergency medi-cal. If you have insurance use it and it will cover for the pill. If you don't then you can pay $40.00 for it or apply for the Health Access program if and only if you qualify (provided you are actually honest on your application) this program will cover reproductive services if and only if you're not pregnant. This is not a Planned Parenthood insurance it is a state funded program through the state of California. The only "emergency medi-cal" Planned Parenthood offers is Presumptive eligibility which is presuming the patient will actually go to the medi-cal office and apply for medi-cal further more this "emergency medi-cal" is only for pregnant women. So clearly a pregnant woman does not need Birth control pills or the morning after pill. Please ladies know your info when posting... Oh and FYI that little teal green card issued to you is not a medical card.
Next Choice
Amount: $42.00 Posted by: Overly cautious
From: Boston, MA
Posted On: March 12th, 2013 07:03AM
Policy/Plan:: United Healthcare
Doctor or Clinic: CVS
All I needed was a license and my health insurance card. Took five minutes!
Next Choice
Amount: $0.00 Posted by: Doesn\'t Matter
From: Santa Ana, CA
Posted On: February 25th, 2013 03:02PM
Policy/Plan:: Apply for emergency medi-cal
Doctor or Clinic: Planned Parenthood
Went to planned parenthood for personal reasons. Got on the pill there and got 2 next choice plan b pills.
Next Choice
Amount: $35.00 Posted by: 2 kids is enough for now!
From: Waterbury, CT
Posted On: February 1st, 2013 06:02AM
Policy/Plan:: The insurance it takes is from the State
Doctor or Clinic: Planned Parenthood
The only insurance they take is from the state, but you have to make an appointment to be able to use your insurance. If you just walk in (even if you have the insurance card on you) you'll have to pay the $35. I made an appointment so I wouldn't have to spend my own money. They do ask you how and when the "incident" happened, so you're given an appointment before it's too late.
Plan B
Amount: $48.00 Posted by: kcertine
From: Rock Hill, SC
Posted On: January 27th, 2013 08:01AM
With or Without Insurance: N/A
Insurer:: Policy/Plan:: Doctor or Clinic: Pharmacy
In SC all you need is a Driver's License to prove you are over 18. it doesn't make a difference if you are insured or not.
Plan B
Amount: $45.00 Posted by: McKenna
From: Dickinson, TX
Posted On: December 15th, 2012 08:12PM
Policy/Plan:: wouldn't take insurance for it
Doctor or Clinic: Walgreens
I had insurance and lady said it won't cover it.
Plan B
Amount: $45.00 Posted by: McKenna
From: Dickinson, TX
Posted On: December 15th, 2012 08:12PM
Policy/Plan:: wouldn't take insurance for it
Doctor or Clinic: Walgreens
I had insurance and lady said it won't cover it.
Plan B
Amount: $65.00 Posted by: BLP
From: Baton Rouge, LA
Posted On: May 11th, 2012 11:05PM
With or Without Insurance: Without
Insurer:: Policy/Plan:: Doctor or Clinic: Walmart Neighborhood store
$65 is a bit much, but I was happy to pay it so I didn't have a kid.
Cost per pill
Amount: $0.00 Posted by: as2637
From: Houston, TX
Posted On: March 7th, 2012 12:03PM
With or Without Insurance: None
Insurer:: Just doing some research for my own benefit. Is this cost showing per pill or is it pack of 10, 20 or 30? Thanks.
Next Choice
Amount: $48.00 Posted by: MissAudrey
From: Newport, CA
Posted On: January 15th, 2012 11:01PM
With or Without Insurance: without
Insurer:: Policy/Plan:: Doctor or Clinic: Walgreens
Helped. Walgreens in CA was $48. Walgreens in Las Vegas was $80.
PLAN B
Amount: $52.00 Posted by: I dont need anymore kids
From: Millbrook, AL
Posted On: February 15th, 2011 10:02AM
With or Without Insurance: without
Insurer:: Policy/Plan:: Doctor or Clinic: wal-mart
I had to use it two times before and I got it for free at the clinic (on different occasions).....needless to say it worked and I needed it again some months later and purchased it at wal-mart....yes it works but me paying 52.00 was a little to much for one pill!!!
morning after pill
Amount: $50.00 Posted by: a user in sanAntonio, TX.
Posted On: January 5th, 2011 09:01PM
With or Without Insurance: without
Insurer:: Policy/Plan:: Doctor or Clinic: walgreens
it was a godsend i am so greatfull best fifty bukz i ever spent
Amount: $0.00 Posted by: yezenia
From: florida, NA
Posted On: December 4th, 2010 05:12PM
With or Without Insurance: with insurance
Insurer:: yezenia alverio
Policy/Plan:: healthease
Doctor or Clinic: none
Plan B
Amount: $15.00 Posted by: monicactrs
From: los angeles, CA
Posted On: June 2nd, 2010 10:06AM
With or Without Insurance: none
Insurer:: none
Policy/Plan:: none
Doctor or Clinic: kaiser pharmacy
i had previously purchased plan b at rite aid and it cost me 60 dollars, i went to kaiser pharmacy and i bought it for 15 dollars... very big difference!
Plan B
Amount: $38.00 Posted by: Glad to Pay to Keep baby away
From: Indy, IN
Posted On: November 8th, 2009 10:11PM
With or Without Insurance: None
Insurer:: None
Policy/Plan:: God and My money
Doctor or Clinic: Planned Parenthood
My case: Condom broke Monday Morning, and the pill was in my system that night...days later there was spotting and breast tenderness and lets just say 9 months later. I still have my figure. It was resonably priced, considering what it did which was work, and easy to obtain. And I don't mind paying the money, Longs as these suckers work.---satified customer
Morning after pill
Amount: $42.00 Posted by: Relieved
From: San Antonio, TX
Posted On: January 1st, 2009 02:01AM
With or Without Insurance: Without
Insurer:: United
Policy/Plan:: ?
Doctor or Clinic: Pharmacy
The pill was easily accessible but an expensive way to cover up a mistake! I've learned to get it right the first time and am considering abstinence. I could see where price might keep people from purchasing this product. Pharmaceutical companies really know how to extort.
Morning After Pill
Amount: $50.00 Posted by: Myra
From: Pacoima, CA
Posted On: September 15th, 2008 09:09PM
With or Without Insurance: without
Insurer:: Anthem
Policy/Plan:: HMO10
Doctor or Clinic: Pharmacy
It was easily accessible and there wasn't much for me to do. I went to a CVS Pharmacy and they asked for an ID to make sure I was over the age of 18. and once verified they issued it to me after forking over $50!! I like the fact that it was very available, being that I needed it on the weekend, but I wish it was less expensive!
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