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/Ok-Tooth-4306 Jul 28 '25

If you don’t have a Planned Parenthood around you, your local health department can provide them. Usually you just need an exam, or with you being on them already, they might not need to.

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u/legalpretzel Jul 29 '25

Many PPs are struggling to even remain open.