Can You Get Free Birth Control? The short answer is yes, but access varies based on whether you have health insurance and where you live. Some states have laws that make it easy and convenient for women to get free birth control. In other states it can be more challenging, but it is possible. Where the Government Stands Summary Copper IUDs (intrauterine devices) are a form of birth control. IUDs are a safe and effective method of preventing unintended pregnancies. As of 2012, 11.6% of females in the United There are two types of IUD -- one uses copper and the other, progestin -- and the copper IUD is popular among women who want a non-hormonal form of birth control. Typical costs: For patients not covered by insurance, an IUD typically costs between $175 and $600 for the device, insertion and a follow-up appointment. The cost of getting a copper IUD inserted can vary depending on your health insurance. Some insurance companies cover the entire costs of copper IUDs, and others provide only partial coverage. If you're not sure whether you're covered, you can contact your insurance company, or your doctor may be able to do this for you. If you do not have insurance, or if your insurance does not cover Paragard, you may self-pay for your Paragard prescription through one of our specialty pharmacy partners. However, a copper IUD can cost anything from $0 to $1,300, depending on what insurance or government programs cover. Without Insurance If you do not have health insurance, the costs of an IUD will vary by brand, your income level, and the clinic you purchase it from. If you have a higher income than average and you want to simply pay everything out-of-pocket, then: Paragard will cost between $500-932; Mirena will cost between $500-927; Skyla will cost between Does insurance cover IUDs? The Affordable Care Act, enacted by President Barack Obama in 2010, made it a legal requirement for most health care plans to cover a variety of birth control methods without cost-sharing. That means no co-payments, regardless of whether you've met your deductible. The Kyleena IUD ranges from $895 to $1,659. Lastly, the non-hormonal IUD ParaGard costs between $786 and $965. Additional Costs. If you do not have any insurance, you have to consider the medical examinations, consultations, product administration and removal, and other fees as additional expenses. Depending on the type of insurance coverage you have, a copper IUD can either be completely covered by your plan or can cost up to $1,300 out of pocket. Cost of IUD without insurance. There are 5 FDA approved IUDs in America: Paragard, Mirena, Liletta, Kyleena, and Skyla. All of these are effective and safe IUDs, and whether it is a copper or Intrauterine hormonal device, you can expect paying around $1300 out-of-pocket if uninsured. 9nhLU.