Want low-maintenance birth control? Consider an IUD or implant, which are among the most effective birth control methods available, providing 3 to 12 years of contraception (depending on the type of birth control) with failure rates of less than one percent. Some brand names include:
Paragard® – non-hormonal IUD, effective 12 years
Mirena® – IUD, effective 6 years
Skyla® – IUD, effective 3 years
Liletta® – IUD, effective 3 years
Implanon® – upper arm implant, effective 4 years
Nexplanon® – upper arm implant, effective 4 years
IUDs and implants must be inserted and removed in a clinical setting. Without insurance coverage, IUDs and implants can cost more than $500. However, Planned Parenthood of Indiana and Kentucky (PPINK) offers programs to provide free or reduced cost IUDs and implants for certain patients.
In addition to these programs, PPINK offers other forms of financial assistance. The best way to find out if you qualify is to call (800) 230-PLAN.
One program offers free IUDs and implants in training situations for patients with income at or below 300% of the Federal Poverty Guideline who do not have insurance or LARC Medicaid coverage.
Health center or call center staff will determine if patients are eligible for this program.
One program offers free or reduced-cost IUDs and implants at the Eastside, Southside, and Midtown health centers in central Indiana for patients who meet all of the following criteria:
Are age 18 – 35
Live in Marion County
Report income below 150 percent of federal poverty level ($18,210 for single person)
Do not have Medicaid
Health center or call center staff will determine if patients are eligible for this program.
This program is designed to provide LARCs to patients in Kentucky who are unable to afford these methods. This program is available at our Louisville and Lexington health centers.
To qualify for this program, patients must meet all of the following criteria:
Are age 16 to 29
Live in Kentucky
Have no insurance coverage for LARCs
Report income below 150 percent of federal poverty level ($18,210 for single person)
And:
Be less than 10 weeks post-abortion or post-partum, OR
Be part of a vulnerable population
Center staff will determine if patients are eligible for this program.
Learn more and make an appointment
These programs are not the only forms of financial assistance available at PPINK. Interested in receiving a free or reduced cost IUD or implant from PPINK? Call (800) 230-PLAN and ask about programs in your area to learn more and make an appointment.
