r/HealthInsurance Jul 28 '25

Employer/COBRA Insurance Insurance doesn’t cover contraceptives because they said they’re a Christian-based organization

i use birth control to stop my periods and when i called my insurance to check for coverage this morning they said they don’t cover contraceptives for religious reasons

the estimate from my provider is around $2000 without insurance so just double-checking about alternative routes i can take given that information

insurance is from virginia mason hospital & they switched to bcbsil from first choice this year if that’s relevant

25 in wa with a $25 wage

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u/mnsfuntime2 Jul 29 '25

Good Rx. App or website should always be checked as prices usually cheaper than your copay. 3 packs 84 days for 25-36 dollars. That being said OCPs should be covered for free under affordable care act. If they say religious reasons call from hormonal therapy for dysmenorrhea if taking them for painful periods