Getting your birth control implant — also called Nexplanon — can cost anywhere between $0 and $1,300. But the good news is that implants are totally free (or low cost) with most health insurance plans, Medicaid, and some other government programs.

Is nexplanon covered by Affordable Care Act?

The Affordable Care Act (ACA) covers one type of birth control from each of 18 FDA-approved categories of birth control for women without charging a co-payment or co-insurance even if you haven’t met your deductible. This coverage includes the arm implant, NEXPLANON.

How much does it cost to get nexplanon inserted?

What’s the cost of a contraceptive implant? According the Planned Parenthood site, the contraceptive implant can cost between $0 and $1300, but it’s often covered for free under health insurance plans. Removal of the implant can cost up to $300, but that too may be covered for free under health insurance plans.

Is nexplanon covered by medical card?

*There is a purchase cost for Implanon at pharmacies. Patients will be given a prescription to take to the Pharmacy. Implanon insertion and/or removal is NOT fully covered by the Medical Card.

What are the disadvantages of implant?

Disadvantages: you may experience temporary side effects during the first few months, like headaches, nausea, breast tenderness and mood swings. your periods may be irregular or stop altogether. you may get acne or your acne might get worse.

Is Nexplanon effective immediately?

Nexplanon starts working right away if it was placed within 5 days after the start of your period. If you had Nexplanon placed at any other time during your menstrual cycle, use another method of birth control, like condoms, for at least 7 days.

Where can I remove my implant?

You can get your birth control implant removed at your local Planned Parenthood health center. Make an appointment online or call 1-800-230-PLAN. Nexplanon works for up to 5 years, and a nurse or doctor must remove it.

Does Nexplanon make you gain weight?

Does Nexplanon make you gain weight? The birth control implant (AKA Nexplanon) may cause weight gain in some people while they’re using it, but this doesn’t happen to everyone. It’s not a very common side effect, and many people use the implant without gaining weight.

What can stop the implant from working?

Some medicines can make the implant less effective, such as:

• medicines for HIV, epilepsy and tuberculosis.
• complementary remedies, such as St John’s Wort.
• some antibiotics, such as rifabutin or rifampicin.

  Is implant better than pill?

  Both the pill and the implant are highly effective forms of birth control, with a 99 percent effectiveness rate when used correctly. However, in real life conditions, the implant is usually a more effective form of birth control than the pill.

  How is Nexplanon covered by your health insurance?

  In certain situations where drugs are administered by the prescriber directly those drugs may be billed under medical benefit as well. Most insurers will cover Nexplanon in this manner, under the medical benefit. Follow these steps to determine if Nexplanon will be covered under the medical or pharmacy benefit.

  How much does a Nexplanon arm implant cost?

  This coverage includes the arm implant, NEXPLANON. Some patients may still be responsible for other costs associated with the product. This could include fees associated with insertion and/or removal procedures. The list price for one rod (for up to 3 years of continuous pregnancy prevention) of NEXPLANON is $981.56.*

  Do you need prior authorization to take Nexplanon?

  Prior Authorization may be required to be complete by your doctor, make sure to confirm if will be needed or not. Merck offers a clinical training program that your doctor must complete before they an administer Nexplanon. Make sure your doctor has completed this training so you do not have to go elsewhere to seek treatment.

  Are there any other IUDs like Nexplanon?

  IntraUterine Device (IUD) Non Hormonal. Is completely free of hormones, uses copper which is toxic to sperm. Lasts for up to 10 years. ParaGard is only brand available. Similar to Nexplanon may be covered in full by ACA. Cost for ParaGard $809 for 10 years, plus any costs of procedure to implant or remove*.